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# Characterisation Technician

- **Company:** G&P Quality Management Ltd
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Salary:** £28,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ae1a19ef75e30684

## About the Role

Experience within a laboratory, materials testing, quality control, or metallurgical environment
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
Experience handling and preparing samples for analysis
Ability to accurately record and interpret data
Good understanding of laboratory health and safety practices
Strong communication and organisational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
A proactive, hands-on attitude and willingness to support a growing business

Desirable experience:

Materials Science or related scientific qualification
Experience with metallic sample preparation, including cutting, grinding, and polishing
Knowledge of materials characterisation techniques
Experience using optical or electron microscopy equipment
Experience within advanced manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, battery, pharmaceutical, or process industries

Location

Primarily based at the company's Birmingham site in Tyseley, with occasional travel to a second Birmingham location as required. Candidates should be flexible and comfortable working across both sites depending on operational and project requirements.

## Description

We're partnering with an innovative Birmingham-based technology manufacturer seeking a Characterisation Technician to support laboratory testing, materials analysis, and quality activities across its expanding operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with laboratory, materials testing, metallurgy, or quality control experience who wants to join a business at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing technology., As a Characterisation Technician, you will support the preparation, testing, and analysis of material samples while ensuring high standards of quality, accuracy, and laboratory safety. Working closely with technical and production teams, you will contribute to testing programmes, quality activities, and continuous improvement initiatives., Prepare and organise material samples for testing and analysis
Carry out routine materials testing and characterisation activities
Operate and maintain laboratory and testing equipment
Record, review, and assist with the interpretation of test results
Support quality control activities and process improvement initiatives
Identify and report equipment, method, or testing issues
Assist with technical documentation and reporting
Maintain a safe, clean, and organised laboratory environment