Development Technician

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the coatings and polymer industry seeks a Development Technician to drive innovation at their Newcastle site. Candidates will maintain equipment, conduct tests, and collaborate effectively within teams, requiring a degree in relevant fields. Excellent working hours and benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

35.5 hours per week

Qualifications

• Recent, industrial experience within the polymers or chemicals sector.
• Ability to work independently and part of cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Reporting test results and suggesting improvements.
• Conducting laboratory testing of products.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, 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