Fire Proofer

Combined Financial Solutions; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in coatings seeks a Fire & Insulation R&D Technical Assistant to support new product development and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role involves conducting equipment trials, maintaining technical standards, and collaborating on project throughput in a high-risk setting. Ideal candidates have experience in plural spraying and a commitment to a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday

Income protection

Staff discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Company pension

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in plural spraying of fire protection materials.
• In-depth knowledge of plural spray equipment.
• NVQ Level Certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plural spray trials to determine best parameters.
• Maintain equipment to reduce downtime.
• Assist in R&D laboratory activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

NVQ Level Certification

ILM Level 2 in Leadership & Team Skills

Tools

Plural Spray Equipment

Graco

WIWA

Job description

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Felling, Tyne & Wear NE10 0JY

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We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you dont meet all the criteria listed in the job description.

Weve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, theres a good chance youre only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. Its what youd expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

As a member of our Fire & Insulation R&D Laboratory, you will work within a team of Technical Assistants and help manage resources within the laboratory to provide an effective and efficient application service to support New Product development projects (NPI), business critical testing for key projects as well as helping customers and supporting claims scenarios. You will also help with value engineering and factory support projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out plural spray trials at Felling and offsite to help determine best spray parameters for our development products.
• Problem-solve any equipment issues & carrying out maintenance to ensure minimum down time.
• Ensure application work complies with technical standards while maintaining the highest degree of safety in a high-risk activity area.
• Assist in R&D Fire & Insulation laboratory activities related to application including the preparation of steelwork, including instrumentation of steelwork and application of products by both spray and trowel
• Collaborate with colleagues to manage throughput of projects through the laboratory.
• Provide advice & guidance to stakeholders as needed.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to improve performance.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Experience in a similar role.
• In-depth experience of plural spraying of 2 pack hydrocarbon fire protection materials (ideally Chartek or equivalent).
• In-depth knowledge of the plural spray equipment (Graco, WIWA etc).
• Knowledge of hand application techniques.
• NVQ Level Certification, ILM Level 2 in Leadership & Team Skills or equivalent. Experience in similar role.
  
  

What Makes You Stand Out

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Committed to a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
• NACE 2 OR ICORR Level 2
• Effective at summarising findings, report writing & customer presentation.
  
  

What do we Offer at AkzoNobel

Role

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Company pension.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!
  
  

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Construction

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