Development Technician - Polymers and Materials

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Newcastle upon Tyne
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£29,717 / year
CATEGORY
Science & Research
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SKILLS

Chemistry Polymer Science Material Science Manufacturing Laboratory Testing Communication Reporting Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] are working with a global and innovative producer of coatings and polymer-based products that have been established for over 75 years. They are seeking to hire a Development Technician at their site in the Newcastle area to focus on the development of new polymer products. This role will suit candidates that have recent, industrial experience in the polymers (or similar) industry.

Job Details

Title: Development Technician

Location: Newcastle area

Salary: £29,717.09 pa (pro-rata) per annum

Term: Permanent

Benefits and working hours: 35.5 hours per week, 9am - 5pm Monday - Thursday and 9am - 3pm on Fridays. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.

Role/Description

  • Maintaining machinery in a manufacturing environment
  • General housekeeping and laboratory testing of products
  • Effectively communicating results of plant trials
  • Ensuring machines are in full working order
  • Reporting test results and suggesting improvements and modifications

Requirements

  • Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or similar
  • Recent, (ideally) industrial experience within the polymers or chemicals sector
  • Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams
  • Full right to work in the UK

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on [contact hidden].

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