Technical Service Chemist

Technical Service Chemist required in Cheshire East, on a permanent basis. Requiring a degree or relevant qualification in Chemistry, Materials Science (or similar) and recent, proven industrial experience within laboratory testing, technical services, quality control or R&D. Candidates with coatings, adhesives, paper, film or related manufacturing experience are encouraged to apply.

Title: Technical Service Chemist

Location: Cheshire East

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)

Term: Permanent

SRG are working with a market-leading materials manufacturer specialising in the development and production of advanced coated products for a range of industrial applications. They are now seeking a Technical Service Chemist to join their technical team in Cheshire East on a permanent basis. This role is designed for someone with strong laboratory and technical support experience and will involve coordinating technical service activities, laboratory testing and customer-focused technical support projects. This role will suit candidates with recent and proven industrial experience within technical service, quality control, laboratory testing or R&D and who are comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience within coatings, adhesives, paper or film manufacturing is desirable but not essential.

Benefits: Joining a highly successful, employee-owned business that values employees. Flexible working hours, annual bonus, healthcare cash plan and strong pension.

Role/Description

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• Prioritise and coordinate technical service requests to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
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• Support customer requirements and short-term product development activities.
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• Conduct laboratory testing safely, accurately and in line with agreed procedures and standards.
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• Ensure testing data is recorded, analysed and communicated effectively.
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• Coordinate and support production and customer trials when required.
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• Work closely with technical teams and wider stakeholders to align priorities and resources.
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• Support investigations into quality issues, customer enquiries and product performance concerns.
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• Assist with technical reports and recommendations based on laboratory findings.
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• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure all H&S, compliance and training standards are met.
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• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across technical and laboratory activities.
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Requirements

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• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, Materials Science or a related discipline.
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• Proven industrial experience in laboratory testing, technical service, quality control or R&D.
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data effectively.
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• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
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• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams and with customers.
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• Experience within coatings, adhesives, paper, film or a related manufacturing environment is desirable.
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• Knowledge of statistics, data analysis or design of experiments would be advantageous.
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• Project management experience is beneficial but not essential.
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For more information please call Chris Beckenham on 0161 667 1795.

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