Job Description
Recruitment | Training | Business Advice & Consultancy
Job Title: Technical SpecialistLocation: West Midlands (on-site)Salary: c.£50,000 p/a Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:45pm
About the Company
A leading international manufacturer of premium, design-led building materials, supplying commercial and residential markets worldwide.
The Role
This is a key position within the Technical team, responsible for delivering regulatory compliance, product certification and environmental accreditation activities across multiple international business units.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and develop the regulatory technical framework across international operations.
* Commission and manage third-party product testing and manufacturing audits.
* Represent the business at industry, trade association and standards meetings to promote technical interests.
* Prepare and maintain Environmental Product Declarations and environmental certifications.
* Monitor and maintain bio-based product mass balance for ISCC certification.
* Support the Sustainability Manager in delivering environmental objectives.
* Provide technical support to Sales, Marketing, Quality, Purchasing and global business units.
* Assist with resolving technical enquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
* Ensure technical literature, brochures, catalogues and website content are accurate and up to date.
* Maintain compliance of Technical Data Sheets, packaging labels and Safety Data Sheets for ancillary products.
About You
* Degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in Regulatory Affairs within the plastics or chemical industry.
* Experience in technical administration within chemical, process, plastics converting or coatings operations.
* Experience of product or process development within coatings, chemical or plastics manufacturing.
* Strong understanding of the chemistry and performance of plastic materials.
* Knowledge of analytical testing techniques.
* Project management capability and ability to lead or contribute to cross-functional teams.
* Willingness to travel to the USA, Europe and the Far East as required.
* Full UK driving licence.