Development Technician

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

Job summary

A leading producer in coatings and polymer products seeks a Development Technician for their Newcastle site. This permanent role entails maintaining machinery, conducting product tests, and reporting results to enhance product development. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and have recent industry experience.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

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

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or similar required.
• Recent industry experience in polymers or chemicals sector.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Teamwork

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