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Laboratory Technician – Turbines

🏢 Intertek • 📍 Derby, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£17,230 - £21,487
£1,436 - £1,791 / mo

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Derby, England
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Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customer’s operations and supply chains.

Due to fantastic growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for Laboratory Technician to provide on-site metallurgical testing in Derby. This role will suit a candidate who is looking at building and developing a strong career within the aerospace industry.

The Role:

  • Supporting the booking of laboratory jobs and maintaining the laboratory logbook
  • Processing samples in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), including cutting, grinding, polishing, etching, assessment
  • Processing samples in line with SOP’s, including microscopic evaluation of Welds, EDM’s and Grinds
  • Ensuring calibration standards are maintained

About You:

  • Good IT literacy skills
  • Metallurgical experience
  • Knowledge of Aerospace manufacturing environment
  • Previously worked with super alloys
  • Experienced in using modern lean tools and techniques

What We Offer:

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

  • Competitive salary/benefits
  • Development and career opportunities around the Globe
  • Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Derby, DE24: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Laboratory Technician – Turbines roles across Intertek's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Enterprise Software & Network Solutions.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £17,230 - £21,487 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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