- Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
- Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status.
- Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.
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Materials technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Materials technicians test the behaviour of materials under different conditions to help develop new products and improve existing ones.
Materials technicians typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.
As a Materials technician you will typically work 9am to 5pm.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 38,185 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Materials technician
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38,964 GBP
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32,329 GBP
Average salary for part-time Materials technician
Average salary for full-time Materials technician
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19,959 GBP
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20,593 GBP
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38,185 GBP
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32,329 GBP
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38,964 GBP
Salary over time for Materials technician
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35,235 GBP
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36,135 GBP
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36,506 GBP
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36,448 GBP
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36,334 GBP
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35,905 GBP
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38,185 GBP
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39,606 GBP
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39,273 GBP
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Future outlook for Materials technicians
Very good outlook
81 000+ jobs available 
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)
Very good outlook
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Materials technician and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Materials technician.
Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Materials technician. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Materials technician interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
