Materials Technologist: Testing, QA & CI

Polypipe; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme – matched up to 8%

Life assurance

Free flu vouchers

Staff discount on Genuit Group product

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Genuit Group is seeking a Materials Technologist to provide analytical support across materials operations, ensuring raw materials, recycled materials, formulations and finished products meet quality and compliance standards.

You will plan and carry out material testing, investigate failures and support trials, waste reduction and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with production and process engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with practical materials knowledge.
• Experience in polymer analysis and material testing.
• Ability to interpret data and report findings clearly.
• Familiar with quality systems and testing standards.
• Experience reading Certificates of Conformity and Material Data Sheets.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft 365.
• Awareness of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day quality activities in the Materials Laboratory.
• Carry out physical testing across raw materials, recycled materials, formulations and finished products.
• Develop and improve test methods and quality checks for consistency across processes.
• Support material trials and troubleshoot processing issues.
• Analyse test data and clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
• Investigate material-related failures and support customer complaint investigations.
• Identify opportunities to improve material waste streams and reuse of reprocessed materials.
• Maintain calibration and upkeep of laboratory equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the business.

Skills

Polymer analysis

DSC/IR/TGA

Material testing

Process improvement

CoC/MDS reading

Quality systems

Data interpretation

Communication

Microsoft 365

Health & Safety

Tools

IIssues tools

Job description

Genuit Group is seeking a Materials Technologist to provide analytical support across materials operations, ensuring raw materials, recycled materials, formulations and finished products meet quality and compliance standards.

You will plan and carry out material testing, investigate failures and support trials, waste reduction and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with production and process engineers.