CK Group are recruiting for an Advanced Technologist, to join a global materials manufacturing company, based near Wigan, on a full time, permanent basis. The Company: Our client is a global leader in manufacturing glass for architectural, automotive and technical sectors. They strive to be the best innovator of high-performance glass and glazing solutions. They now have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Technologist to join them and are offering a competitive salary from £32,000 - £38,000 depending on experience. Location: The Advanced Technologist position will be based at the company's site near Wigan, easily commutable by road from Merseyside including Liverpool, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale and Manchester. Please note a full UK driving licence and car ownership is required due to the company's location. Advanced Materials Technologist Role: Your main duties will be: Development and testing of new glass products, glazing solutions and development of novel glass printing techniques. Laboratory investigation to develop research projects and contribution to planning manufacturing trials. Integrating into existing product development projects and contributing to the planning and execution of objectives to successfully bring products to market. Trial planning, sample manufacture and functional analysis of product performance. Your Background: The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience: Undergraduate degree in physics, chemistry, materials science or similar. Experience of working in a manufacturing industry, involvement in product realisation or an understanding of product failure mechanisms would be highly beneficial. Knowledge of glass products or processing is a benefit, but full training will be provided. Benefits: 37.5 hours per week, 25 days holiday, Holiday purchase scheme, Flexible Working, Pension Scheme, Bonus Scheme, On -site car parking/EV charging points, On-site canteen and On site fitness. Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence