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 114 126 in all correspondence.