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Job Title: Technical Specialist
Location: 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