Materials Technologist

Smithers; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A packaging consultancy firm in Leatherhead is seeking a Materials Technologist to perform physical tests on materials and packaging. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a scientific/engineering background, preferably with some laboratory experience. This role requires a methodical approach to workload management and adherence to safety standards. The company offers competitive benefits, including private healthcare and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Candidates with some laboratory experience in the physical testing of materials and products are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of physical tests related to materials and packaging performance.
• Assist in preparing technical reports with accurate results.
• Plan, organise, and manage workload methodically.
• Ensure safe working environment adhering to HS&E requirements.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a disciplined scientific/engineering environment

Highly numerate

Computer literate, particularly in Excel and Word

Education

A Level/BTEC HNC or higher in a scientific/engineering subject

Job description

Overview

Smithers MSE Ltd provides technical and consulting services to businesses throughout the packaging, paper and print industry supply chain. Combining industry expertise with state of the art laboratory testing and simulation facilities, Smithers delivers tangible solutions to clients globally. A new opportunity has arisen within our Primary Packaging and Materials Department for a Materials Technologist who wants to develop their skills within a successful and growing business.

Responsibilities

• Trained to carry out a range of physical tests relating to materials and packaging performance.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and provide accurate and timely results to project leaders.
• Plan, organise and manage your own workload with a methodical approach.
• Ensure safe working and maintain a high standard of housekeeping, including fulfilment of all HS&E requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ideally some laboratory experience in the physical testing of materials and products, but candidates with the aptitude to work in a disciplined scientific/engineering environment are encouraged to apply.
• Highly numerate; minimum of A Level/BTEC HNC or higher in a scientific/engineering subject.
• Computer literate, particularly in Excel and Word.

Benefits

We offer a generous benefit package to all our employees incorporating Private Healthcare, 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays.