Technologist Lead

Michael Page (UK); Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Technologist Lead to oversee the technical team's daily operations and provide essential support across various functions. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in materials science or plastics and have essential experience in the plastics industry, particularly in manufacturing. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 along with attractive benefits including a bonus and pension contribution, reflecting the long-term prospects in the industrial sector.

Benefits

10% bonus

4% pension contribution matched

Opportunities for growth in a leading organisation

Qualifications

• Experience within plastics industry essential, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Manages the performance of others, agreeing clear performance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day operation of the technical team.
• Provide technical support as required by production, sales, and marketing.
• Project manage the development and introduction of new materials.

Skills

Knowledge of Rubber and Plastic technologies

Competent in Microsoft Office programmes

Ability to read Engineering drawings

Knowledge of materials and material development

Relevant skills in Business Improvement Techniques

Knowledge of international test methods & specifications

Education

Degree level qualification in materials science or plastics discipline

Job description

Opportunities for growth and development

Work in a market leading manufacturing operation

About Our Client

This position is with a well-established organisation operating within the industrial and manufacturing sector.

Job Description

• Supervise the day-to-day operation of the technical team
• To provide technical support as required by production, sales, marketing and sister companies, travelling to sites as required
• Ensure all documentation for materials is kept current and accurate
• Formulate materials to maximise properties and comply with health & safety legislation
• Project manage the development and introduction of new materials into production
• Support New Product and Process Development
• Testing materials and product to customer specifications and preparing reports to feedback results and conclusions
• Materials selection including contact with raw materials suppliers to evaluate available options, travelling as required to support development project

The Successful Applicant

A successful Technologist Lead should have:

• Degree level qualification in a materials science or plastics discipline or equivalent
• Experience within plastics industry essential, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Rubber and Plastic technologies
• Competent in Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Outlook & Project)
• Able to read Engineering drawings
• Relevant skills and experience in Business Improvement Techniques
• Knowledge of materials and material development
• Knowledge of international test methods & specifications
• Manages the performance of others, agreeing clear performance objectives, providing feedback, coaching and deals with poor performance fairly using relevant organisational processes

What's on Offer

• £50,000 per annum
• Attractive benefits, including a 10% bonus and 4% pension contribution matched.
• Opportunity to work in a leading organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Permanent position with long-term career prospects.