Development Technician

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

Job summary

A leading global producer of coatings and polymer-based products is seeking a Development Technician to join their team in the Newcastle area. This permanent role involves maintaining and testing machinery, reporting on plant trials, and contributing to product improvements. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant scientific discipline and recent industry experience in the polymers sector.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

35.5 hours work week

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant scientific field is essential.
• Recent industry experience in polymers or chemicals is required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Conduct laboratory testing of products.
• Report test results and suggest improvements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

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