Overview
">Junior Paints and Coatings Technician Role Summary
The company is seeking a skilled Junior Paints and Coatings Technician to join their team in Manchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for the formulation and testing of paints, coatings, and finishes.
Salary and Benefits
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* A competitive salary based on experience, ranging from £25,000 per annum upwards.
Job Description
">Main Responsibilities:
* Formulation and testing of paints, coatings, and finishes.
* Providing technical advice and support to new and existing customers - travelling within the UK to customers.
* Scaling up formulations for initial trials and commercial batches.
* Providing QC documentation for raw materials and finished products.
Requirements and Qualifications
">Essential Skills and Experience:
* Experience in development and formulation of solvent and water-based paints and coatings - alkyd, epoxy, and polyurethane.
* Ability to operate lab equipment safely, including ovens, accelerated weathering cabinets, and general lab equipment.
* Awareness of the Chemistry of degradation and corrosion, and able to produce panels for accelerated tests.
* Familiarity with the operation of paint application equipment.
Location and How to Apply
">The ideal location for this role is Manchester. It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. To apply, please ensure you meet the required skills and qualifications outlined above.