Material Technologist (Compounds)

VH Talent Limited

Leicester, Leicestershire

7 months ago

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Title: Material Technologist (Compounds)
Salary: Dependent on experience
Working hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm and Friday 8:30am - 2:00pm (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
VH Talent is delighted to partner with our renowned client, a leading global engineering company, to appoint a skilled Material Technologist (Compounds).
The Material Technologist will support the development, testing, and evaluation of raw materials, chemical solutions, and compound formulations used in manufacturing. Whilst also assisting in analysing material properties to ensure performance, quality, and suitability for production applications.
If you’re ready for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
***Please note this is a site based role not hybrid
The Material Technologist Role:

Assist in developing, testing, and evaluating new compounding materials and mixing processes to ensure they meet required specifications
Identify, investigate and assist in addressing production and process-related failures
Evaluate chemical risks in accordance with COSHH regulations and provide corresponding hazard warning cards
Update, monitor and maintain process and solution specifications
Assist with failure analysis and root cause analysis/investigation
Regular communication with internal departments, other sites, customers, suppliers and other external personnel
Support with carrying out testing methods
Conduct laboratory experiments and physical testing of materials
Generate and maintain Bill of Materials for all production compound recipes
Accurate report writing, documenting and filing
Maintain a commitment to continuous improvement
Compliance with health, safety, and housekeeping standards
Work to department targets and wider business objectives
Support with other duties and activities within the department as required
You’ll Need:
Analytical approach and excellent problem-solving skills
Experience of interpreting test results and identify trends or anomalies
Basic understanding of compound formulation principles and curing systems
Experience of reporting writing and reading specifications
Has attention to detail and methodical approach
Some knowledge of rubber polymers and their compounding procedures
Experience in assessment of risks and hazardous materials
Experience in conducting physical and chemical testing of rubber compounds (e.g., tensile, hardness, rheometry) would be highly advantageous
Proficient in Microsoft packages and various IT systems
Engineering or Scientific (Chemistry or Polymer) qualification(s) would be advantageous
What’s in it for you:
25 Days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Early finish Fridays
Onsite subsidised canteen
Health and wellbeing activities
Employee Assistance Program
Company pension
VH Talent, your Permanent and FTC Recruitment Partner

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