Technical Materials Science Graduate
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Position Overview & Specifications
A fantastic opportunity for a Technical Graduate to join a well-established, specialist business driving innovation through extreme engineering and advanced materials technology. My client offers a dynamic environment, with in-depth training to excel in your role, excellent opportunity to advanced and progress a career in an environment that offer recognition and reward for individuals adding value and over achievers.
The job role will involve all the technical and quality aspects of primarily nickel and copper-based alloy manufacturing. Full training covering all aspects of contract review, manufacturing management and quality management will be provided (including access to 3rd-party specific training as relevant).
Typical activities conducted:
- Contract review
- Production routing
- Certification of product
- Generation of customer facing documentation
- Problem solving and root cause analysis
- Interpretation of national and international material specifications
- Continuous improvement
Candidate Requirements
- Graduate in Physics or Material Science or similar preferable
- Aptitude for accuracy with detail.
- Strong communication skills – verbal and written capability all very important.
- Practical and resourceful.
- A minimum of a B (6/5) in Maths & English at GCSE, ideally an A in A Level Maths
- Competent in Microsoft Office.
Monday – Friday 7am-4pm
Location: Stoke on Trent
Benefits:
- Starting salary up to £25,000 p.a.
- Generous pension contributions
- Graduate acceleration programme with genuine career progression
- A stimulating and varied working environment
- 24-hr GP wellness program
- Company bonus scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PERM145MS
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Technical Materials Science Graduate roles across Uniting People's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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