Technical Assistant III

AkzoNobel; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in paints and coatings is seeking a Technical Assistant for an 18-month fixed-term role in Gateshead. The position involves supporting R&D projects, conducting experiments, and managing project activities. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational background and practical experience in a laboratory environment. The role offers personal development opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Income protection

Staff discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Pension

Product discounts

Flexible benefits such as Gymflex

Retail cards

Dental cover

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy laboratory environment.
• Practical coatings skills, including manufacturing, QA, testing, and application.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, execute, and interpret experiments using best practices.
• Compile results and produce reports.
• Manage planning and daily activities for assigned projects.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Secondary education and 6 BCF Level 3

NACE 1

City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

Paint Maths

Job description

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our portfolio includes brands like Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon, trusted worldwide. We operate in over 150 countries, using our expertise to enhance everyday life. We believe every surface is an opportunity, and we are committed to sustainable solutions and creating a better future. Let’s paint the future together.

For more information, visit www.akzonobel.com

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Technical Assistant

Two Roles Available - 18 Month Fixed Term with possibility of permanence

Location: Felling, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE10 0JY

We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience, even if they do not meet all listed criteria.

Company Overview

We have been pioneering surface solutions for over 200 years. Our brands, including Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon, are trusted globally. Active in more than 150 countries, we aim to be the industry leader and the most sustainable paints company, inventing the future for over two centuries.

Job Purpose

Support R&D projects by developing new products and technologies, understanding key coating attributes, or testing/supporting existing technologies, products, and processes.

Job Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, execute, evaluate, and interpret experiments using best practices.
2. Conduct experimental and standard paint manufacturing, QA, testing, and application.
3. Manage planning and daily activities for assigned projects.
4. Compile results and produce reports.
5. Recommend next steps and communicate key findings to colleagues.
6. Participate in trials and inspections.
7. Identify areas for improvement and generate ideas for projects.
8. Work safely and comply with legal and company regulations.

Job Requirements

• Secondary education and 6 BCF Level 3, NACE 1, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Experience in a busy laboratory environment.
• Practical coatings skills, including manufacturing, QA, testing, and application.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Collaborative team player supporting colleagues.
• Commitment to a safe working environment.
• Proficiency in basic Paint Maths for adjustments and calculations.

What We Offer

Personal development opportunities, roles with significant scope and impact, and comprehensive benefits including:

• Competitive salary (based on experience).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Income protection, staff discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance, pension, product discounts, and flexible benefits such as Gymflex, retail cards, and dental cover.

Join us in inventing the future. Apply online, and we will respond promptly.

We support a healthy work-life balance and mental wellbeing, with flexible working options available.

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At AkzoNobel, we are committed to an inclusive, respectful workplace embracing diversity and tolerance. Our talent acquisition process emphasizes unconscious bias training to foster a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.

Requisition ID: 46293