Introduction:
Our client is a respected leader in the fuels additive industry; scientifically developing, testing, manufacturing and distributing products throughout the UK.
Based in Shrewsbury, they now require an Assistant Technical Manager to be based on site working within the technical team.
Key competencies required:
1. Clear and professional communication skills both verbal and written. A high level of accuracy. A friendly, approachable team player with demonstrable passion and enthusiasm for the subject/business/field.
2. Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet searches. A high degree of competence is required.
3. Degree in a chemistry-related discipline and with demonstrable practical laboratory experience.
4. Thorough understanding of hydrocarbon liquid fuel chemistry is essential and experience of working in the industry is preferred.
5. Flexibility: Being a relatively small company we all often have to adapt to changing circumstances and sometimes stand in for one another. An unfettered work ethic is expected and encouraged.
6. The role requires the individual to work independently with a high level of self-motivation and self-discipline, and commitment to carry out the key responsibilities. Guidance and overall goals, objectives and strategies will be provided by the Board, but the successful individual will be largely responsible for his/her own day-to-day agenda...