Lab/Chromascan Technician
Gateshead
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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Recruiter: Manpower UK
Salary: £25,000 to £30,000 Per Annum
Reference: BBBH442890