Development Technician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Cramlington
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£35,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Chemistry Materials Science Polymer Science Lamination Pigment Technology Material Testing

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] 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.

Job Details

[Employer hidden] 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 [contact hidden] or email [contact hidden]. Please quote job reference 179 906 in all correspondence.

Company

[Employer hidden] has over 50 years of experience supporting the sciences sector. We deliver specialist resourcing solutions across the life sciences and affiliated industries, partnering with organisations to identify, attract, and retain exceptional talent. Our expertise spans scientific, clinical, technical, and commercial disciplines, enabling us to support innovation at every stage of development. Through a consultative and quality-driven approach, we help organisations strengthen their teams and advance the therapies and technologies that improve lives. We are committed to making a positive, lasting impact on the scientific community through continued innovation, integrity, and long-term partnership.

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