Job Description

Development Technician

  • Salary: £29000 - £35000 per annum
  • REF Number: v-179906
  • Consultant: Tehmina Sepai
  • Contact: 01246 457700
  • Date Published: 23.03.2026
  • Industry: Chemical
  • Location: Cramlington, Northumberland, England
  • Functional Expertise: Research & Development, Operations & Maintenance

Talentmark are recruiting for a Development Technician, on behalf of a longstanding international leading household plastic manufacturing company.

This is a full time, permanent position, 35.5 hours per week. Monday to Thursday: 9am - 5pm, Friday: 9am - 3pm, based at their site in Cramlington, Northumberland. Salary ranges from £29,000 to £35,000 per annum.

Your main duties will be:

  • Lamination of exterior films using hot-melt adhesives and primers.
  • Carrying out various material testing.
  • Evaluating and analysing pigments and developing pigment formulations.
  • Assisting with New Product Development and trials.
  • Using accelerated weathering cabinets to test samples in simulated conditions.
Candidate requirements - skills and experience:

  • Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or Polymer Science (essential).
  • Knowledge of Colour Chemistry/Pigment Technology (desirable).
  • Experience of working in a laboratory environment (desirable).
  • Must have a full UK Driving Licence, be able to drive and have access to a car (essential).
  • A clear communicator and self motivated.
Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Must have a full UK Driving Licence, be able to drive and have access to a car.

For more information or to apply for this Development Technician position, please contact Tehmina Sepai on 01246457712 or email tsepai@talentmark.co.uk. Please quote job reference 179 906 in all correspondence.

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