R&D Technician - Chemicals, Lab or Materials Background

Company
Elix Sourcing Solutions Limited
Location
Gloucester
Salary
£28,000 - £34,000 per annum

Full Job Description

R&D Technician - Chemicals, Lab or Materials Background
£28,000 - £34,000 + Training + Development
Monday - Friday, 40 Hours
Gloucester

Do you have R&D experience within a chemicals, science, materials or Pharmaceutical environment? Would you like an exciting new challenge within an expanding business who are gaining large investment from a multisite, global group? Do you want a role that you can make your own and become a vital member within an ambitious business?

Due to continued growth, my client is looking for an R&D technician to join the team at their site in Gloucester. The successful applicant will play a vital role in the development of production and material processes, gaining access to excellent company and industry training enabling you to quickly become a valuable member of this expanding team. You will gain a full understanding of the products and manufacturing processes enabling you to work with both the team and customers to continue to improve end product and material qualities. On offer is a great long term challenge where options to transition into projects, management and other senior roles will be presented.

You will be joining a company gaining a lot of knowledge, time and investment from a wider group to aid their expansion. The company have very unique methods and services and use cutting edge development, science and technology to manufacture and test bespoke products to a range of customers within the marine & defence sectors.

*Please Note: Due to classified projects & security checks applicants must be a British national & able to pass SC Clearance*

For more information please click apply and contact PatrickWalsh - Reference4659 -

The Role:
*Test and develop new materials and processes
*Working with the production team and customers to improve end products
*A vital part of achieving company targets as they continue to expand

The Candidate:
*Experience within a chemicals, polymers, materials or science environment
*R&D, Test or production experience
*A commutable distance to Gloucester

Consultant: Patrick Walsh

elix Sourcing Solutions Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

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Location
Gloucester
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£28,000 - £34,000 per annum
Industry
Chemical
Closing Date
8th December 2025
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