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Material Technologist
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A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Material Technologist to join its established technical team based in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced materials professional or a recent graduate looking to build a career within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. You will join a collaborative business with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and employee development.
Your New Role
As a Material Technologist, you will play a key role in supporting material testing, product quality, and manufacturing processes. Working closely with colleagues across technical, quality, and production teams, you will help ensure materials meet required specifications and industry standards. This position offers excellent exposure to manufacturing operations and provides a fantastic opportunity to develop technical expertise within a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct material testing and analysis within laboratory and production environments.
- Support investigations into material performance and quality issues.
- Assist in the development and validation of materials and manufacturing processes.
- Maintain accurate technical records and documentation.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and compliance activities.
- Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
- Ensure adherence to quality systems, procedures, and safety standards.
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What You'll Need to Succeed
Essential Requirements
- Practical experience within a materials technology, manufacturing, laboratory, or technical environment.
- Understanding of quality systems and procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Effective time management and prioritization skills.
Graduates Welcome. Applications are also encouraged from graduates with a relevant degree in Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Manufacturing, Polymer Science, or a related discipline who are looking to launch their career within industry.
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What You'll Get in Return
- Competitive salary.
- 33 days annual leave including public holidays.
- Hybrid working policy.
- Additional birthday leave.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Life Assurance (up to 4x salary).
- Company pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee reward and recognition scheme.
- Clear opportunities for career progression.
What you need to do now
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Desired Skills and Experience
- material technologist
- lab technician
- graduate engineer
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