Colour Technologist - Hertfordshire, United Kingdom - CK Group

Description

CK Group are recruiting for a Colour & Design Technologist to join a chemical manufacturing company at their site based in Hertfordshire, on a permanent basis with a salary of £37,000 - £42,000.

The Company:

Our client is a specialist polymer processing and coating company, they are a leading manufacturer and supplier that were established 100 years ago.

Location:

This role is located north Hertfordshire. The site is easily commutable from London, Cambridge and the surrounding areas there are excellent transport links via public transport and a great road network.

Colour & Design Technologist Role:

Our client is looking for candidates with knowledge of colour matching and design, and have experience of scaling up a creative idea into a commercial reality to join their team. You will be responsible for the development of innovative, leading edge products.

Your main duties will be to:

• To develop and match bespoke colours and designs on the pilot line as and when required.
• To answer technical enquires relating to colour and design originating from customers.
• To provide technical information related to colour and design to the marketing and commercial teams to enable them to promote products in a positive way.
• To update the technical team and other stakeholders through presentations on the progress of technical projects.
• To provide product training related to colour and design to other parts of the business or customers when appropriate.
• To undertake any other work delegated by the New Product Development or Technical Manager.
• To ensure any work carried out is according to departmental health & safety procedures.

Your Background:

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Education to degree level in Chemistry is desirable.
• Minimum 2 years laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of colour matching, measuring and mixing is essential.
• Design experience – desirable.
• Business acumen – desirable.