JOB DETAILS

Test Technician

CompanyElement Materials Technology
LocationNorth Hertfordshire
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 19, 2026
About The Company
The Element Materials Technology Group is one of the world’s leading global providers of testing, inspection, and certification services for a diverse range of products, materials, and technologies in advanced industrial supply chains where failure in use is not an option. Headquartered in London, UK, Element’s c.9,000 scientists, engineers, and technologists, work across a global network of over 270+ locations, support customers from early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals, and into production ensuring their products are safe and sustainable, and achieve market access. In 2021, Element set out its new, industry leading environmental commitments, adopting science-based targets and committing to net zero emissions across its entire global business by 2035. These environmental commitments follow Element’s achievement of the highest ESG ranking in the testing, inspection and certification industry from Sustainalytics, a global leader in ESG research and data.
About the Role

Overview

Element Materials Technologies is looking to recruit a Test Technician to perform routine/non-routine testing activities within our Exposure Gas Laboratories for non metallic materials.This role requires the successful candidate to be responsible for performing a variety of testing tasks to ensure the accurate execution of test methods in accordance with relevant industry standards, as well as the correct collection, documentation, and reporting of test data for review and analysis by SNR Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Preparing of material specimens for testing• Operation of mechanical testing equipment to internal test methods or industry standards• Performing of high temperature and high-pressure tests• Gathering, recording and analyzing of test data• Preparing technical reports• At times operating under the supervision of a more senior test technician and/or a Department Manager• Interacting periodically with customers• Scheduling of internal calibration of equipment• Construction and maintenance of various test fixtures and other laboratory equipment to ensure proper working order with little supervision

Skills / Qualifications

• Engineering/ Physical Sciences Degree or equivalent industry experience• Working knowledge of laboratory safety including ability to follow risk assessments and COSHH assessments• Can compile and analyse testing data from the tests performed• Basic understanding of testing concepts• Possess computer skills (Word, Excel etc.)• Report writing skills• Ability and willingness to stand on feet for long periods of time and carry out physical tasks, including lifting• Good observational skills, attention to detail and ability to work accurately and precisely

 

 

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

 

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

 

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

 

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Key Skills
Engineering DegreePhysical Sciences DegreeLaboratory SafetyRisk AssessmentsCOSHH AssessmentsData AnalysisTesting ConceptsComputer SkillsReport WritingObservational SkillsAttention to DetailPhysical TasksMechanical Testing EquipmentHigh Temperature TestsHigh Pressure TestsTechnical Reports
Categories
EngineeringScience & ResearchManufacturing
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Test Technician will perform routine and non-routine testing activities for non-metallic materials, ensuring accurate execution of test methods and proper documentation of test data. Responsibilities also include preparing material specimens, operating testing equipment, and preparing technical reports.
📋Job Type
other
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
5719
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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