Lead Machining Technician – Mechanical Test Specimen Extraction

Lead Specimen Extraction Laboratory Technician

Lead Specimen Extraction Laboratory Technician

Location: Cambridge

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Job Profile: Lead Laboratory Technician           

Salary/annum: Min ��39,500 - Max £67,200

Closing Date: 07 July 2026

Description of role:

TWI is one of the world’s leading independent research and technology organisations, delivering innovative solutions in materials engineering, manufacturing and testing.

We are looking for an experienced Lead Specimen Extraction Laboratory Technician to support laboratory testing programmes through the preparation of high-quality test specimens. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focusing on specimen machining, extraction techniques and testing standards.

You will act as a key point of contact for translating testing requirements into manufacturable specimen geometries, ensuring quality compliance, technical accuracy and efficient workflow delivery.

For further details, please follow the Job Description link below:

https://www.twi-global.com/pdfs/careers/JDLead-Specimen-Machining-Technician.pdf

About us:

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention.

We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge.

If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.

Diversity statement:

TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential.  We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent.

Inclusion:

We recognise that it’s the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.

Disability Confident Scheme:

We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace.  The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.

If you require any additional support during your application, interview or any other aspect of our recruitment process please reach out to Recruitment@TWI.co.uk

TWI Values:

Our six values provide a point of reference for the way we expect our people to operate and behave.

• Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual, creating value for our customers
• Teamwork: Building effective working relationships, we accomplish more together
• Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business
• Taking Responsibility: Achieving our objectives and personal development
• Innovation & Expertise: Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems
• Customer Focus: Building trusting relationships with our customers