Colour & Design Technologist
CK Group are recruiting for a Colour & Design Technologist to join a chemical manufacturing company in the transport and construction industries at their site based in Hertfordshire, on a permanent basis with a salary of £37,000 - £42,000.
The Company:
Our client is a specialist polymer processing and coating company, they are a leading manufacturer and supplier that were established 100 years ago.
Location:
This role is located north Hertfordshire. The site is easily commutable from London, Cambridge and the surrounding areas there are excellent transport links via public transport and a great road network.
Colour & Design Technologist Role:
Our client is looking for Material Scientists or Chemists with knowledge of colour matching and have experience of scaling up a creative idea into a commercial reality to join their team. You will be responsible for the development of innovative, leading edge products.
Your main duties will be to:
- To develop and match bespoke colours and designs on the pilot line as and when required.
- To answer technical enquires relating to colour and design originating from customers.
- To provide technical information related to colour and design to the marketing and commercial teams to enable them to promote products in a positive way.
- To update the technical team and other stakeholders through presentations on the progress of technical projects.
- To provide product training related to colour and design to other parts of the business or customers when appropriate.
- To undertake any other work delegated by the New Product Development or Technical Manager.
- To ensure any work carried out is according to departmental health & safety procedures.
Your Background:
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- Education to degree level in Chemistry is highly desired.
- Minimum 2 years laboratory experience.
- Knowledge of colour matching, measuring and mixing is essential.
- Design experience – desirable.
- Business acumen – desirable.
Apply:
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 101568 in all correspondence.