Technical Assistant

2 weeks ago


Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom AkzoNobel Full time

Technical Assistant

Fire Protection Lab

£Competitive package

Felling, Gateshead NE10 0EX


This is a great opportunity for someone who is good at following procedures and instructions to develop a career in a business that is a world expert in making coatings.

Operating in over 150 countries, AkzoNobel has been awarded Top Employer status in the UK and now you can be part of the team.

Join our Fire & Insulation laboratory and help deliver a range of new product development and other R&D projects.

Technical Assistant - The Role

  • Working in the R&D Fire & Insulation Laboratory, carrying out Fire Testing to support new product development and business support projects in line with R&D Strategy
  • Prepare steel specimens, setup and perform fire performance testing.
  • Run furnace tests using furnace control software
  • Run cryogenic tests using liquid nitrogen to perform quench and spill testing of coated steel test pieces
  • Record results and follow the laboratory administration processes
  • Use Forklift Trucks, overhead cranes, and pallet trollies
  • Understand and work within the requirements of reverent LSOP's, Risk Assessments and safety procedures.
  • Maintain company values

Technical Assistant - About You

  • Experience in working in an industrial/ production environment would also be beneficial
  • Experienced FLT operator would also be desirable but not required as training will be provided
  • Strong communication, team working and interpersonal skills
  • Disciplined approach to activities
  • Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key

Technical Assistant - What Is In It For You
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 childcare vouchers, Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Canteen
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Onsite parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends
  • Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Yearly bonus

Work Location:
In person

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