Overview
CPL Products, a part of Invica Industries, is a thought leader in manufacturing technologies and sustainability options. We are leading the journey to cleaner and greener products with research and development across multiple industries. With a head office near Sheffield, UK, and production facilities in the UK, Europe and Ireland, we offer efficient logistics across Europe and further afield. CPL Products’ success is founded on highly experienced and qualified colleagues in chemistry, process engineering, production and maintenance who bring innovative decarbonisation products to market.
Working within our R&D Team, a position has arisen for an R&D Technician to join on a full-time, permanent basis. The role starts with providing support for analysis, sample preparation, pilot plant and extruder operation, and product development and improvement. The role involves using scientific equipment and various testing methods. There will be significant training and ample opportunity to develop new skills, making this an excellent opportunity to begin a scientific career in Research & Development.
Responsibilities
* Work within CPL’s health & safety policies and procedures.
* Material characterisation of raw materials and solid fuels using a wide range of testing methods, both established and developed by R&D.
* Housekeeping (work area and equipment).
* Assist and support in the development of new testing methods, including equipment procurement and setting up and commissioning of systems.
* Conduct lab-scale research trials using a wide range of methods and equipment.
* Collaborate with the R&D team.
* Sample preparation (procuring, drying, crushing, sizing, weighing).
* Support ad hoc projects and tasks required by the business / liaising with other departments.
* With support from the R&D SF manager, conduct pilot-scale trials using the pilot rolls press.
* Maintain accurate records of data and observations and report results to the SF manager and other managers.
* Booking in samples and sample dispatch.
Skills
* Ability to work on your own with minimal supervision (once trained) and as part of a team.
* Flexibility with changing workloads.
* Proficiency in maths for data analysis, calculations and weighing out materials.
* Willingness to learn and ask questions with an inquisitive mind.
* Good communication skills to collaborate with team members and external suppliers.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Prepared for a dirty working environment.
* Good time management for working on several projects at a time.
What we offer
* £28,000/year
* 37.5 hour/week contract
* Holiday buy/sell scheme (buy/sell a maximum of 3 days)
* Enhanced maternity/paternity pay (dependent on length of service)
* Wellbeing team
* Company paid healthcare cash plan
* 24/7 access to a UK GP
* Employee Assistance Programme including access to “My Health Advantage”
* Access to a rewards programme, providing discounts across hundreds of retailers
If you would like to pursue this opportunity, please submit your CV and covering letter by Friday 19th September 2025.
Please note we plan to schedule interviews week commencing 22nd September 2025.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Education:
* Bachelor's (preferred)
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Oil and Coal Product Manufacturing
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