Laboratory Specialist

Fully Onsite

Broughton 12-month contract (inside IR35)

Shift uplift & overtime available

£39.45 per hour umbrella or £29.49 per hour PAYE

An exciting opportunity to join a high-tech manufacturing environment where laboratory testing plays a critical role in product quality, safety, and performance. This role suits a hands-on Laboratory Specialist who enjoys working closely with engineering and production teams on real, industrial challenges.

You'll be based in a well-established materials laboratory, carrying out mechanical testing and metallographic analysis to recognised international standards. The position also supports manufacturing processes through inspection, technical input, and investigation work, making this a varied and engaging role rather than a routine lab position.

Key areas include:

• Mechanical testing (tensile, hardness) and reporting
• Metallographic preparation and microscopy
• Technical support for heat treatments, surface treatments, and coatings
• Assisting with investigations, process improvements, and quality documentation

• Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Proven experience in a hands-on laboratory testing environment
• Strong understanding of metallography, mechanical testing, and industrial processes
• Comfortable working to standards and technical specifications

If you're a hands-on Laboratory Specialist looking for a technically engaging contract with strong rates, we'd love to hear from you - apply now.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan