Development Technician

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global producer of coatings and polymer-based products is seeking a Development Technician for their Newcastle site. The role involves maintaining manufacturing machinery, conducting product testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and recent industry experience.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Working hours: 35.5 hours per week

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Conducting 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.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Polymer Science

Degree in Material Science

Job description

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Client:

SRG

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

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Other

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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