Plastics Processing Technician

Are you a recent chemical graduate looking to kick start your career or perhaps you’re an experienced processing technician seeking a new permanent challenge? Do you have a good knowledge and understanding in plastic/polymer processing? Would you be interested in the chance to join a leading chemical specialist consultancy at the forefront of cutting-edge solutions? If this sounds of interest to you, then please read on and get in touch today to avoid missing out! The Opportunity Given our clients’ increased project expansion, they are currently seeking to employ a recent graduate with chemical experience or an experienced professional with experience in polymer processing to help support the work of bioplastic applications development activities to help deliver new products and develop technical information for the likes of product literature, marketing and customer support. Alongside a competitive salary you will also be entitled to a generous healthcare scheme, annual bonus scheme, work-life balance plus many more! Your duties and responsibilities will be  To prepare and characterise test samples from raw materials via injection moulding or extrusion. This will encompass both routine work and establishing method development studies. Generate and report data from analytical equipment such as FTIR, DSC, Tensile, Rheometer, DMA Participate in material preparation and design for the next generation of plastic/bioplastic. Everyday work/maintenance of the plastic lab and equipment. Follow the health and safety rules and maintain good lab practice.You will have the following qualifications & experience Degree, HND or HNC in a chemistry/engineering or technical discipline Chemistry/engineering background or working experience in related fields. Experience/knowledge in plastic/polymer. Degree, HND or HNC in chemistry/engineering or technical discipline. Chemistry/engineering background or working experience in related fields. Good communication skills. Strong hands-on technical ability. Basic understanding of polymer/plastic processing. Experience in laboratory scale work or processing environment. Experience in operating extrusion and/or injection moulding are preferred but not essential. Experience in mechanical or analytical equipment. Knowledge in polymer degradation/biodegradation will be a bonus. A passion for practical lab work, Good organisation, prioritisation, and task management skills – scheduling of work. Strong interpersonal and can-do attitude. Creative and collaborative mind-set with an open-minded attitude. Report on writing and presentation skills. Be able to work effectively as part of a team and be comfortable using a wide range of IT systems. A degree is preferred but not essential if the candidate has experience in the related field. This position is principally lab-based to support the work of bioplastics applications development activities to deliver new products and develop technical information for product literature, marketing activities, and customer support.Get in touch now If you’re looking for a new opportunity to kickstart your career or you’re eager to expand your polymer processing experience and you think you have the relevant skills and experience our client is seeking, then apply today to avoid missing out on this exciitng opportunity! Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK. Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business