Development Technician

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

Job summary

A leading company in the coatings and polymer industry seeks a Development Technician for their Newcastle site. The role involves product development in a stable environment, requiring a relevant degree and industry experience. Benefits include a 35.5-hour work week, 25 days holiday, and additional holidays.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field like Chemistry or Polymer Science is required.
• Recent industrial experience in the polymers or chemicals sector needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Conducting laboratory testing of products and reporting results.
• Communicating outcomes of plant trials and suggesting improvements.

Skills

Communication

Independent Work

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or similar

Job description

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Client:

SRG

Location:

south west london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

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