Applications Technician - Northamptonshire, United Kingdom - Scott Bader

Scott Bader

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Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

6 days ago

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About Scott Bader
Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers.

Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world.

Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide.

Scott Bader is committed to expanding its global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on its reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.

Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs.

In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to the Scott Bader Commonwealth Ltd - in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect.

We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.

About the role

Supporting a mix of short to long term development projects within the Polymer Development team for new and modified products and provide technical support to the businesses and their customers under the guidance of the Senior Applications Chemist - Personal Care.

Providing support for new business development and the development of new, speculative ideas into projects.

Key responsibilities

Execute long and short term development activities within agreed timescales and according to the plan for the Personal Care Strategy.

Ensure all assigned work is delivered in a timely manner and all associated requirements, objectives and targets are fully met.

Ensure good communication and liaise with other sections of the R&D function such as MSG & Polymer Development, and the Technical Service team, when required.

Maintain accurate records and report data according to department processes and procedures, so as to ensure traceability of results and meet ISO9000 standards.

Add support to development programs by researching, producing prototype formulations and providing material (prototypes/literature) for trade show/exhibitions and web support.

Communicate and liaise with the commercial teams (or directly with customers) and operations teams providing technical support.

Checking, maintaining and ordering raw materials, ensuring completion of CoSHH assessments and support of general laboratory practices.

About you

Salary & benefits:
The salary for the position will be in the range of £25, £30,000.00 dependent upon experience.

In addition to your salary, you will also be included into our company bonus scheme (Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Bonus).

Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus scheme reinforces the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.

Pension:

We offer a generous contribution to your pension and dependant on your monthly commitment, we will contribute up to a maximum of 2x your contribution up to a maximum of 10%.

Health:
We offer Vitality private medical insurance to all employees alongside Medicash Cash Plan. There is also a Cycle to Work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme available to you.

Holiday:
Your annual leave will be 25 days + Bank Holidays.

There is also the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 day's holiday in case you need a couple of extra days.

Volunteering & Fundraising:
You will have one full day per year to complete volunteering work of your choice which will be paid.

If you are thinking about fundraising for your favourite charity or local community event, we will happily match the funds that you have raised up to a maximum of £1000 in any one year.

Onsite benefits:
Our Head Office sits within 44 acres of Northamptonshire countryside, nestled within the village of Wollaston. With free car parking and electric car charging points, discounted canteen and use of the onsite swimming pool.