Chartek Plural Application Development Technician

AkzoNobel; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company dedicated to innovation in paints and coatings. As part of the Fire & Insulation R&D Laboratory, you will play a crucial role in supporting new product development and ensuring high safety standards in a dynamic environment. Your expertise in plural spraying and leadership skills will be instrumental in driving project success and enhancing team performance. With a commitment to personal development and a collaborative culture, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. Be part of a legacy that has been inventing the future for over two centuries.

Benefits

25 days holiday excluding bank holidays

Income protection

Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Life Assurance

Company pension

Product discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar role required.
• In-depth knowledge of plural spray equipment essential.

Responsibilities

• Run plural spray trials and determine best parameters.
• Manage resources and oversee Application Technical Assistants.

Skills

Plural spraying of fire protection materials

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level Certification

ILM Level 2 in Leadership & Team Skills

Tools

Graco equipment

WIWA equipment

Job description

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Date: Apr 11, 2025

Location: Gateshead, GB

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed in the job description.

Job Purpose
As a member of our Fire & Insulation R&D Laboratory, you will work within a team of Technical Assistants and help manage resources within the laboratory to provide an effective and efficient application service to support New Product development projects (NPI), business critical testing for key projects as well as helping customers and supporting claims scenarios. You will also help with value engineering and factory support projects.

Job Responsibilities

1. Successfully run plural spray trials to determine best spray parameters for our development products.
2. Prioritise projects & allocate resources.
3. Nurture a team Application Technical Assistants & oversee their work.
4. Problem-solve any equipment issues & carrying out maintenance to ensure minimum down time.
5. Ensure application work complies with technical standards while maintaining the highest degree of safety in a high-risk activity area.
6. Collaborate with colleagues to manage throughput of projects through the laboratory.
7. Provide advice & guidance to stakeholders as needed.
8. Identify continuous improvement opportunities to improve performance.

Job Requirements

1. Extensive experience in a similar role.
2. In-depth experience of plural spraying of 2 pack hydrocarbon fire protection materials (ideally Chartek or equivalent).
3. In-depth knowledge of the plural spray equipment (Graco, WIWA etc).
4. NVQ Level Certification, ILM Level 2 in Leadership & Team Skills or equivalent.

What Makes You Stand Out

1. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
2. Committed to a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
3. NACE 2 OR ICORR Level 2.
4. Effective at summarising findings, report writing & customer presentation.

What do we Offer at AkzoNobel
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

1. Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
2. 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
3. Income protection.
4. Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
5. Employee Assistance Programme.
6. Employee Life Assurance.
7. Company pension.
8. Product discounts.
9. Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.