Development Technician

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

Job summary

A global producer of innovative coatings and polymer products is seeking a Development Technician for their Newcastle site. The role involves machinery maintenance, product testing, and collaborating with teams to enhance product developments. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and recent industry experience, offering a dynamic work environment with a standard 35.5-hour work week and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Standard 35.5 hours work week

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or similar.
• Recent industry experience in polymers or chemicals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Conduct laboratory testing of products.
• Report on plant trials and suggest improvements.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Independence

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or 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