Development Technician

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

Job summary

A leading producer of innovative coatings and polymer-based products is looking for a Development Technician to join their Newcastle site. This position involves maintaining machinery, conducting tests, and developing new polymer products. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and recent industry experience.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

35.5 hours work week

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field required.
• Recent industry experience in polymers or chemicals.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machinery and ensure full working order.
• Conduct laboratory tests and communicate results effectively.
• Suggest improvements based on testing results.

Skills

Communication

Independent working

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or similar

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