UV Curable Coatings Specialist

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Talent STEM, a specialist scientific and engineering recruitment consultancy, is supporting a UK-based manufacturer in the decorative polymer and surface coatings sector to appoint an experienced UV Curable Coatings Specialist to join its New Product Development team. This role is strictly for candidates with hands-on experience in UV-curable coating systems.

The Role

You will be responsible for developing and optimising UV-curable coatings for decorative polymer films, supporting new product introduction and continuous improvement initiatives. The role combines laboratory-based formulation work with close collaboration across manufacturing and customer-facing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Formulate, develop, and optimise UV-curable coatings, including UV lacquers, excimer systems, and 2K lacquers
Lead coating development activities for decorative polymer film and surface applications
Develop water-based inks and primers to enhance coating performance and sustainability
Introduce new functional and aesthetic surface features aligned with market and customer needs
Support new product development from concept through to qualification and approval
Conduct laboratory testing and performance evaluation of coatings and surfaces
Provide technical support to manufacturing during trials, scale-up, and routine production
Support customers with technical advice on coating application and troubleshooting

Essential Requirements
Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science or a related discipline
Minimum 5 years’ industrial coatings experience, with direct, hands-on exposure to UV-curable coating systems
Experience with UV lacquers is highly desirable
Background in LVT flooring, decorative films, or similar polymer-based surface products is advantageous
Experience supporting new product development and process optimisation
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Benefits
Salary up to £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Technically focused NPD role with real influence on product innovation
Stable manufacturing environment with long-term product development focus

To discuss opportunity further, please get in touch with Graeme Pallas or Russell Oakley at Talent STEM to learn more.

Talent STEM is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting the scientific, engineering, clinical, chemical, pharmaceutical, FMCG, environmental, biotechnology and medical device sectors.

Founded by experienced recruiters with scientific sector expertise, we combine deep market knowledge with a genuine passion for science-led industries. We deliver permanent, contract and retained recruitment services, supporting candidates at every career stage and working closely with organisations from early-stage discovery through to commercialisation

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