Development Technician

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coatings and polymer products producer seeks a Development Technician to focus on new polymer product development. Located in the Newcastle area, this permanent role offers 35.5 hours per week and 25 days of holiday, fostering a collaborative working environment with opportunities for technical innovation.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours (9am - 5pm Mon-Thu, 9am - 3pm Fri)

Qualifications

• Recent industry experience in polymers or chemicals sector required.
• Experience in maintaining machinery in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Conducting laboratory testing of products and reporting results.
• Ensuring machines are in full working order.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Communication

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Polymer Science

Degree in Material Science

Job description

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Location: Newcastle area

Term: Permanent

SRG are working with a global and innovative producer of coatings and polymer-based products that have been established for over 75 years. They are seeking to hire a Development Technician at their site in the Newcastle area to focus on the development of new polymer products. This role will suit candidates that have recent, industrial experience in the polymers (or similar) industry.

Benefits and working hours: 35.5 hours per week, 9am – 5pm Monday – Thursday and 9am – 3pm on Fridays. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.

Role/Description

• Maintaining machinery in a manufacturing environment
• General housekeeping and laboratory testing of products
• Effectively communicating results of plant trials
• Ensuring machines are in full working order
• Reporting test results and suggesting improvements and modifications

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or similar
• Recent, industry experience within the polymers or chemicals sector
• Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams