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Materials Testing Technician

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Wrexham, Wrexham LL13 8DW, Wales

Salary

£25,000 - £29,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • CK Group is seeking a Materials Test Technician for a permanent position at a materials manufacturing company in Wrexham.
  • The role starts as a daytime position with hours from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, transitioning to a shift-based role after six months.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £25,000 to £29,000 per annum, depending on experience, with an additional shift bonus of 10% to 16.7% once shifts begin.
  • Candidates should ideally have three or more years of experience in an industrial or technology company and possess an HNC/HND in a relevant field.
  • The successful applicant will be responsible for composite panel fabrication, mechanical testing, and maintaining accurate project documentation.
CK Group are recruiting for a Materials Test Technician, to join a materials manufacturing company, at their site based in Wrexham, on a permanent basis.


Note: This role will start as a day time only role, working hours for the first six months are, 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday. After 6 months this will become a shift based role, which may include night shifts.


Salary:

This role offers a salary in the range of 25,000 - 29,000 per annum, depending on experience, with a 10% - 16.7% shift bonus, once shifts start after 6 months.


The Company:


Our client is a materials manufacturer specialising in manufacturing and development of advanced composite materials for aerospace applications.

This role is located in Wrexham and is commutable from Chester, Crewe and surrounding areas.


Mechanical Test Technician Role:

  • Demonstrating and promoting strong adherence to safety culture.
  • Composite/adhesive panel fabrication, machining and destructive mechanical testing of a broad range of composite and adhesive specimen types.
  • Work collaboratively at all times to support all functions, customers, and suppliers.
  • Maintain accurate records of all work carried out. Manage projects and project documentation to an externally auditable level.
  • Ensure high levels of housekeeping are maintained.

To be successful in this role you will need:

  • Educated to an HNC/HND level in a relevant field.
  • Practical experience operating machining equipment.
  • Experience with composite panel fabrication or using universal test machines and data acquisition software. (preferable).
  • Strong knowledge of composite materials covering a range of matrix & reinforcement technologies.
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems and LIMSsoftware.
  • Three or more years working at an industrial/technology company. (highly desirable).

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