Technologist Team Leader

HellermannTyton; Crownhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global cable management firm in Plymouth is seeking a Technologist Team Leader to supervise a technical team, develop new materials, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate has a degree in materials science and experience in the plastics industry. This role offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly leave policies

Enhanced sick pay scheme

Mental health and wellbeing support

Free on-site car parking

Subsidised canteen facilities

Qualifications

• Experience within the plastics industry, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of international test methods & specifications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of rubber and plastic technologies

Competence in Microsoft Office

Relevant skills in business improvement techniques

Education

Degree level qualification in materials science or plastics

Job description

Position Details

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Plymouth, PL6 5XP
Salary: Competitive
Working Hours: Monday–Thursday 08:30–17:00; Friday 08:30–14:30

About Us

At HellermannTyton, we are a global partner in cable management, data connectivity, and network infrastructure solutions. Founded in 1935, we deliver over 75,000 items from 15 world‑class manufacturing facilities in 38 countries, employing more than 6,000 people.

Technologist Team Leader – The Role

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Technologist Lead will supervise a team of Technologists and Technicians. The team will develop new materials and products, maintain formulations, solve manufacturing problems, support production with product verification and testing, and provide technical support across the HellermannTyton Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the day‑to‑day operation of the technical team
• Provide technical support to 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
• Test materials and products to customer specifications and prepare reports to feedback results and conclusions
• Select materials and contact raw material suppliers to evaluate options, travelling as required to support development projects

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree level qualification in materials science or plastics discipline or equivalent
• Experience within the plastics industry, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of rubber and plastic technologies
• Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook & Project)
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Relevant skills and experience in business improvement techniques
• Knowledge of materials and material development
• Knowledge of international test methods & specifications

Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave policies
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support, including counselling, employee assistance programme, mortgage brokering services and additional resources for you and your family
• Free on‑site car parking
• Subsidised canteen facilities at our larger locations

Additional Information

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List for recruitment agencies and are not currently seeking additional partners. Any CVs submitted speculatively by agencies outside of our PSL will be treated as a gift, and no fees will be payable.

Application

Ready to make an impact? Click ‘Apply’ now to submit your CV for this Technologist Team Leader opportunity and be part of a team that drives the future of the business.