FELLING, GATESHEAD, TYNE & WEAR NE10 0JY

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed in the job description.
We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Secondary education & 6 BCF Level 3, NACE 1, City & Guilds equivalent.
• Experience working in a busy laboratory.
• Competent in practical coatings skills, e.g. coatings manufacture, QA, testing & application.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.

JOB PURPOSE

Working on a range of R&D projects, you will support activities in one or more of the following areas; developing new products and technologies, developing a fundamental understanding of key coating attributes or testing/supporting existing technologies, products and processes
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use best practice/past solutions to design, develop, carry-out, evaluate & interpret experiments.
• Carry out experimental & standard paint manufacture, QA, testing & application.
• Manage the planning & day-to-day requirements for assigned projects/support activities.
• Collate results & produce reports.
• Make recommendations for next steps & communicate key results to colleagues.
• Conduct, participate & evaluate trials/inspections.
• Help identify improvement needs & generate ideas for improvement activities/projects.
• Work safely & comply with legal & company regulations.

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Company pension.
• product discounts.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more