Job Description

R&D Technician

  • Salary: Competitive
  • REF Number: v-188081
  • Consultant: Tehmina Sepai
  • Contact: 01246 457700
  • Date Published: 22.05.2026
  • Industry: Chemical
  • Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
  • Functional Expertise: Laboratory, Research & Development

Talentmark are recruiting for a R&D Technician to join a Carbon coatings manufacturing company at their site based near Sheffield on a full time, permanent basis, for 36.25 hours per week. Salary is flexible, dependent on qualifications and experience, and can be discussed over a call.

The Company:

A leading manufacturer and supplier of coatings for metallurgical industries.

Location:

The R&D Technician

will be based at the company's site near Barnsley, commutable via car, from Sheffield, Penistone, Huddersfield, Leeds, Rotherham and

Thurlstone.

R&D Technician Role:

Your main duties will be:

  • Testing products and raw materials using analytical techniques including XRD, SEM, DSC, TGA and Particle Size Analysis.
  • Assisting other R&D Technicians with formulation development for lubricants and coatings.
  • Carrying out COSHH assessments.
  • Supporting other R&D Technicians during customer trials.
  • Contributing to the maintenance of laboratory areas and equipment.
Your Background:

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

  • Minimum level 4 qualification (HNC)

    or degree (BSc, MChem, MSci) in Chemistry, Materials Science or similar.

  • Laboratory experience preferred.
  • Full UK Driving Licence for commuting and eventually for customer visits.
Apply:

Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. For more information or to apply for this R&D Technician position, please contact Emily Mills

on 01246457720 or email emills@talentmark.co.uk. Please quote reference 188081.

If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmark/) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news.

Apply for this job

We'll store this in session so if you're applying for multiple jobs today so you can use this as a base.