Overview
Smithers MSE Ltd provides technical and consulting services to businesses throughout the packaging, paper and print industry supply chain. Combining industry expertise with state of the art laboratory testing and simulation facilities, Smithers delivers tangible solutions to clients globally. A new opportunity has arisen within our Primary Packaging and Materials Department for a Materials Technologist who wants to develop their skills within a successful and growing business.
Responsibilities
* Trained to carry out a range of physical tests relating to materials and packaging performance.
* Assist in the preparation of technical reports and provide accurate and timely results to project leaders.
* Plan, organise and manage your own workload with a methodical approach.
* Ensure safe working and maintain a high standard of housekeeping, including fulfilment of all HS&E requirements.
Qualifications
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ideally some laboratory experience in the physical testing of materials and products, but candidates with the aptitude to work in a disciplined scientific/engineering environment are encouraged to apply.
* Highly numerate; minimum of A Level/BTEC HNC or higher in a scientific/engineering subject.
* Computer literate, particularly in Excel and Word.
Benefits
We offer a generous benefit package to all our employees incorporating Private Healthcare, 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays.
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