Trainee Development Technician

    8:30am-5:00pm Monday to Friday

   Dependent on experience

  Training and development available

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Technical Team, contributing to some of the most innovative fabric-based projects in the world.

About the department and the role

Our Technical Team is responsible for all product and process development/optimisation and product compliance.

As a Trainee Development Technician, you will play a key and active role assisting in a wide range of projects, taking them from the development stage through to production and commercialisation.  You will be assisting with creating and developing new fabrics solutions for various applications, coordinating and monitoring development trials, optimising product performance and ensuring cost expectations are met.

The role offers the opportunity to visit customers, suppliers and attend industry exhibitions.

Skills, knowledge and experience

• Degree or equivalent level education, preferably in Textiles, although relevant experience in Materials or Engineering disciplines will be considered.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Good problem-solving creative ability
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Good standard of mathematical ability
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Full driving license
• Able to travel outside the UK
• Some experience of either textiles, automotive or rubber industry would be advantageous but not essential

Closing date for applications is 31^st December 2020