Technical Specialist

Job Description:

Recruitment | Training | Business Advice & Consultancy

Job Title: Technical Specialist
Location: West Midlands (on-site)
Salary: c.£50,000 p/a
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:45pm

About the Company

A leading international manufacturer of premium, design-led building materials, supplying commercial and residential markets worldwide.

The Role

This is a key position within the Technical team, responsible for delivering regulatory compliance, product certification and environmental accreditation activities across multiple international business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the regulatory technical framework across international operations.
• Commission and manage third-party product testing and manufacturing audits.
• Represent the business at industry, trade association and standards meetings to promote technical interests.
• Prepare and maintain Environmental Product Declarations and environmental certifications.
• Monitor and maintain bio-based product mass balance for ISCC certification.
• Support the Sustainability Manager in delivering environmental objectives.
• Provide technical support to Sales, Marketing, Quality, Purchasing and global business units.
• Assist with resolving technical enquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Ensure technical literature, brochures, catalogues and website content are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain compliance of Technical Data Sheets, packaging labels and Safety Data Sheets for ancillary products.

About You

• Degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Regulatory Affairs within the plastics or chemical industry.
• Experience in technical administration within chemical, process, plastics converting or coatings operations.
• Experience of product or process development within coatings, chemical or plastics manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of the chemistry and performance of plastic materials.
• Knowledge of analytical testing techniques.
• Project management capability and ability to lead or contribute to cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel to the USA, Europe and the Far East as required.
• Full UK driving licence.