Colourist

Salary: £43,200 – £57,600 per year

Colourist

Based in Suffolk

Salary: £43,200 – £57,600

The client:

Listgrove is supporting a manufacturer of specialist materials whose products are used across many market sectors and are supplied to plastic moulders across the UK, Europe and beyond. They are now looking to recruit a talented Colourist to add to their existing team.

The Role:

* Safe use of laboratory equipment necessary for completion of assigned tasks.

* Compound, process, finish and test colour masterbatches, dispersions and compounds.

* Working to agreed procedures, instructions and standards.

* Develop and assist in implementation of ideas for continuous quality improvement in area of responsibility.

* Perform pre-manufacture tests and issue formulas to production.

* Liaise with other departments/colleagues with regards to projects.

* Ensure clarity regarding all relevant design parameters leading to the design of a product to meet the customer requirements.

* Accurately scale formulae to the quantity required for evaluation.

* Accurately test product formulations to set colour specifications and to determine physical property criteria.

* Replenish laboratory raw material stocks from warehouse or production inventories, recording where necessary materials taken.

* Adhere to proper operating and safety procedures as well as reporting any equipment problems or unsafe working conditions.

* Ensure all clerical duties relating to the completion of laboratory assignments according to procedures laid down in the Quality Manual.

* Ensure equipment is cleaned after use and lab area is clean and tidy on completion of shift.

* Assist in training of colleagues as necessary.

* To be involved in Customer visits as required.

* Provide Technical assistance as required.

Skills/Qualifications:

* A recognised qualification, ideally in a technical subject.

* BSc or MSc in a science subject preferred.

* Experience working in a laboratory and formulation post.

* Microsoft office experience

* Able to prioritise, work under pressure as well as use your own initiative.

* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.

* High level of accuracy and observation with a desire to continually improve in all areas of work

Listgrove is more than a global recruitment partner to its clients in the plastics, packaging, recycling and chemical industries. For over 45 years, we have supported companies with professional advice and successful HR solutions. All assignments are tailored to the client’s needs and delivered by expert consultants.

Why select Listgrove?

* Established in 1975

* Recruited in 68 countries

* Recognised International brand

* Exhibited around the world; in Russia, China, India, USA, Middle East, North Africa and extensively throughout Europe

* Global network of candidates and talent data

* Search projects completed across all functions and at all levels of seniority

* Access to a network of offices across the world

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