Development Technician - Polymers and Materials

Job Type
Permanent
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Salary
Up to £30,000.00 per annum
Job Ref
BBBH175918_1774438077
Date Added
March 25th, 2026
Consultant
will leeson

Title: Development Technician

Location: Newcastle area

Salary: £29,717.09 pa (pro-rata) per annum

Term: Permanent

SRG are working with a global and innovative producer of coatings and polymer-based products that have been established for over 75 years. They are seeking to hire a Development Technician at their site in the Newcastle area to focus on the development of new polymer products. This role will suit candidates that have recent, industrial experience in the polymers (or similar) industry.

Benefits and working hours: 35.5 hours per week, 9am - 5pm Monday - Thursday and 9am - 3pm on Fridays. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.

Role/Description

  • Maintaining machinery in a manufacturing environment
  • General housekeeping and laboratory testing of products
  • Effectively communicating results of plant trials
  • Ensuring machines are in full working order
  • Reporting test results and suggesting improvements and modifications

Requirements

  • Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or similar
  • Recent, (ideally) industrial experience within the polymers or chemicals sector
  • Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams
  • Full right to work in the UK

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on 0161 667 1819.

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Keywords: chemistry, chemist, development, develop, R&D, research & development, printing, pigments, NPD, formulation, polymers

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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