Lab/Chromascan Technician

Manpower UK Ltd • Temporary • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom • £25k - £29k / year • 6d ago

Do you want to be part of a global leader in paints and coatings?

AkzoNobel, headquartered in Amsterdam, operates in over 150 countries and employs around 35,000 people worldwide. We specialise in decorative paints and performance coatings, with iconic brands like Dulux, Sikkens, and International. Committed to sustainability and innovation through our Planet Possible strategy, we're shaping a greener future while protecting and beautifying surfaces across the globe.

Job Title: Lab/Chromascan Technician
Location: Felling
Shifts: Mon-Fri 08.30-16.30
Pay: £25,000 to £29,000
Duration 18 months

Join our team as a Chromascan Technician!

We have an exciting opportunity to become part of our highly skilled and adaptable team at a world-class international manufacturing facility in Felling.
In this role, you will support regional colour-matching requirements through the effective use of Chromascan and AWLMIX systems, helping to deliver exceptional colour accuracy and quality. You will also take ownership of maintaining the colour laboratory, ensuring excellent housekeeping standards, managing supplies and equipment, and contributing to a safe, compliant and productive workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day requirements within the lab environment.
Planning and delivery for assigned support activities as agreed with line manager or supervisor e.g. ensure measurements, weights and volumes are precise.
Following process request within a time frame.
Consistently and effectively communicates progress and issues, both verbally and in summaries / presentations for discussions with line manager or supervisor
Identifies improvement needs and generates ideas for improvement activities/projects for discussion with line manager
Effective communication and liaison with others within the team, MPY, RD&I,
Familiar with relevant colour experimental, development and/or analytical approaches or techniques
Maintains a safe working environment eg member of 5S team, supports H&S engagement audits, supporting BBS processes

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Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Pension scheme
Accessible via public transport
On-site parking and facilities
Pension scheme

Ready to make your mark? Apply today and help us shape the future of paints and coatings!

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

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