Materials Engineer
7 days ago
Overview Materials Engineer Location: North West Manchester (commutable from Warrington, Wigan, Manchester, Bury) Salary: £35,000 + Bonus Hours: 38 hours per week (09:00-17:30, early finish Fridays) Contract: Permanent Office & Lab Based Travis Talent are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a highly respected international engineering and manufacturing organisation, who are looking to appoint a Materials Engineer to join their specialist R&D and laboratory team in Greater Manchester. This is an incredible opportunity for an early-career Materials Scientist or Mechanical Engineer to develop hands-on technical expertise within a small, highly skilled group. Youll be working closely with the Materials R&D Manager, supporting a wide range of research, testing and development projects with immediate real-world applications. The work is genuinely varied and fast-paced priorities can shift quickly based on customer needs, so this role suits someone who is flexible, curious, and keen to learn. Youll gain exposure across multiple disciplines including tool steels, coatings, mechanical testing, tribology, heat treatments, failure analysis and more. Responsibilities Conducting metallography work, preparing and analysing samples Producing failure analysis reports to support customers and internal engineering teams Supporting materials R&D projects, contributing to experimentation and testing Carrying out materials testing internally and externally, including liaison with third-party labs Maintaining and organising lab equipment, tools and facilities Working in accordance with international material and engineering standards Assisting with wider engineering and technical activities as required Travelling occasionally in the UK and internationally to monitor field tests (typically no more than three overseas trips per year) Qualifications Degree in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering Up to 4 years experience in a laboratory or R&D environment Strong IT skills and a natural affinity for technology Able to work independently and deliver accurate, high-quality results Exceptional attention to detail Proactive, motivated and eager to learn Adaptable and able to respond to changing priorities UK work permit essential Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Willingness to travel occasionally for testing and project support Benefits Work for a global engineering innovator Join a specialist team with real technical depth See your work applied directly to market-leading industrial products Brilliant opportunity for professional growth in materials engineering If youre an ambitious graduate or early-career engineer looking to build a long-term career in materials science within a truly international engineering environment, wed love to hear from you. Apply today through Travis Talent. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Materials Engineer
7 days ago
Leigh, United Kingdom Travis Talent Full timeMaterials EngineerLocation: North West Manchester (commutable from Warrington, Wigan, Manchester, Bury)Salary: £35,000 + BonusHours: 38 hours per week (09:0017:30, early finish Fridays)Contract: Permanent Office & Lab BasedTravis Talent are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a highly respected international engineering and manufacturing organisation,...
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Materials Engineer
7 days ago
Leigh, United Kingdom Travis Talent Full timeOverviewMaterials EngineerLocation: North West Manchester (commutable from Warrington, Wigan, Manchester, Bury)Salary: £35,000 + BonusHours: 38 hours per week (09:00–17:30, early finish Fridays)Contract: Permanent Office & Lab BasedTravis Talent are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a highly respected international engineering and manufacturing...
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Materials Engineer
1 week ago
Leigh, United Kingdom Travis Talent Ltd Full timeMaterials EngineerLocation: North West Manchester (commutable from Warrington, Wigan, Manchester, Bury)If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description.Salary: £35,000 + BonusHours: 38 hours per week (09:0017:30, early finish Fridays)Contract: Permanent Office & Lab...
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Materials Engineer
2 weeks ago
Leigh, United Kingdom Travis Talent Ltd Full timeMaterials EngineerLocation: North West Manchester (commutable from Warrington, Wigan, Manchester, Bury)If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description.Salary: £35,000 + BonusHours: 38 hours per week (09:0017:30, early finish Fridays)Contract: Permanent Office & Lab...
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Materials Engineer
1 week ago
Leigh, United Kingdom Travis Talent Ltd Full timeJob DescriptionMaterials EngineerLocation: North West Manchester (commutable from Warrington, Wigan, Manchester, Bury)Salary: £35,000 + BonusHours: 38 hours per week (09:0017:30, early finish Fridays)Contract: Permanent Office & Lab BasedTravis Talent are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a highly respected international engineering and manufacturing...
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Materials Engineer
7 days ago
Leigh, United Kingdom Travis Talent Ltd Full timeJob DescriptionMaterials EngineerLocation: North West Manchester (commutable from Warrington, Wigan, Manchester, Bury)Salary: £35,000 + BonusHours: 38 hours per week (09:0017:30, early finish Fridays)Contract: Permanent Office & Lab BasedTravis Talent are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a highly respected international engineering and manufacturing...
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Materials Engineer: R&D Lab for Growth
7 days ago
Leigh, United Kingdom Travis Talent Ltd Full timeA leading engineering and manufacturing organization in Greater Manchester seeks a Materials Engineer to join their R&D team. This role offers the chance to develop hands-on expertise and work on diverse projects including metallography, failure analysis, and materials testing. Ideal for early-career Materials Scientists or Mechanical Engineers, the position...
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Early-Career Materials Engineer
7 days ago
Leigh, United Kingdom Travis Talent Full timeA respected international engineering firm in the North West Manchester area is recruiting a Materials Engineer. The position offers a salary of £35,000 plus bonus, with a permanent office and lab-based contract. This is a unique opportunity for early-career Materials Scientists or Mechanical Engineers to gain hands-on technical experience while working on...
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Electrical Design Engineer
7 days ago
Leigh, United Kingdom Automation Experts Ltd Full timeOverviewA company that specialises in delivering high-performance electrical and automation solutions that enhance the efficiency, safety and reliability of industrial operations. Their team is known for engineering excellence, innovative thinking and a commitment to quality, providing clients with robust, future-ready control systems. They’re currently...
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Electrical Design Engineer
2 weeks ago
Leigh, United Kingdom Automation Experts Ltd Full timeA company that specialises in delivering high-performance electrical and automation solutions that enhance the efficiency, safety and reliability of industrial operations. Their team is known for engineering excellence, innovative thinking and a commitment to quality, providing clients with robust, future-ready control systems. They’re currently looking...
