HTRC Additive Technician

The Vacancy

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is home to some of the brightest minds in global engineering. With world-class facilities and cutting-edge technologies, we bridge the gap between academia and industry—helping organisations push the boundaries of innovation across aerospace, automotive, construction, energy and more.

As part of the High Temperature Research Centre (HTRC), you will contribute to pioneering work in additive manufacturing, using some of the most advanced equipment and processes available anywhere in the world.

About The Role

We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-focused Additive Technician to support all aspects of additive manufacturing operations, including:

• Preparing and mixing specialist materials
• Running build processes across multiple machine platforms
• Cleaning, inspecting and testing finished components
• Managing trial data—dimensions, yield, defects and material testing outputs
• Analysing data using methods developed by researchers and engineers
• Ensuring work schedules are met

Producing clear reports using Microsoft Office tools

Supporting neighbouring operations when required

Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an expert team, contribute to cutting‑edge R&D, and support projects delivered to strict time, cost and quality requirements.

Person Profile

Essential Skills & Experience

• Highly dexterous with excellent attention to detail
• Self‑motivated with the ability to meet deadlines
• Hands‑on, practical approach with a positive "can‑do" attitude
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Experience mixing and blending ceramic materials
• Competent in preparing technical reports
• Ability to follow technical instructions and perform QC checks
• Skilled in day‑to‑day operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment
  
  
  

Desirable

• Experience using laboratory equipment (furnaces, rheometers, particle size analysers, mechanical testing rigs)
• R&D environment experience

STEM‑based education

Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Vitality medical cover
• Company pension
• Tusker car scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Access to world‑leading research facilities
• A supportive, collaborative team culture
  
  
  

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.