R&D Technical Specialist-Gateshead

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R&D Technical Specialist – Wind (Rotor Blade Coatings)

Felling, Tyne & Wear NE10 0JY

• ompetitive plus benefits

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed in the job description.

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

As a valued member of our R&D team, you will develop and support, prepare, execute and analyse our existing portfolio in the field of wind turbine rotor blade coatings to gain insights into new development and improve existing technologies in line with our R&D strategy. You could be involved in developing new products, technologies and test methods as well as developing a fundamental understanding of key coating attributes or testing/supporting existing products, processes and coating systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a consultant & provide guidance/coaching to colleagues.
• Use your knowledge to develop technically feasible solutions that meet customer needs.
• Support assessment of technologies, processes & capabilities.
• Effectively execute assigned projects/activities.
• Proactively look for & implement new techniques/methodologies.
• Contribute to AkzoNobel technical forums.
• Identify & exploit all opportunities to develop solutions that meet customer needs.
• Work & operate safely.

Job Requirements

• A degree or greater in a relevant subject.
• Experience in a similar R&D role.
• Able to nurture & motivate colleagues.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
• Good at building relationships.
• Well organised & with an eye for detail.

What Do We Offer At AkzoNobel

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Company pension.
• product discounts.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

Interviews for this role are likely to be held at our site in Felling on 12th September.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.