Research and Development Technician Tamworth, England
Job description
Internationally successful: The Wienerberger Group
Come and join us as a Research and Development Technician at our Kingsbury site in Tamworth!
Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions. We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction.
With our 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we improve the lives of people all over the world. Our products and system solutions enable energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly and affordable living.
Wienerberger are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We encourage applications from all regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and faith. We pride ourselves on our friendly and inclusive culture, and continually strive to maintain this.
About the Role
- Support the growth of the R & D function within Wienerberger Ltd
- Characterise new and innovative raw materials for use in the production of construction products, including bricks, blocks and roof tiles.
- Investigate and evaluate materials and processes which may be used to reduce the embodied carbon of construction products
- Coordinate and lead Research & Development projects
- Liaise with colleagues throughout the business to ensure Wienerberger achieves its ambitious carbon reduction target
- Help to develop a decarbonisation programme to reach net-zero carbon emissions before 2050
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm
About You
- Passionate about reducing carbon emissions and producing sustainable construction materials
- An academic background in chemistry, material science, concrete technology, ceramic technology, engineering or a related field
- Strong communication skills and an ability to produce scientific documents
- Excellent presentation skills with the ability to present the results and recommendations from an R & D project to a wide and varied audience
- Experience of working in a laboratory environment
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing procedures
- Basic understanding of different types of raw materials used in the production of clay bricks/ roof tiles and concrete tiles. Skilled at “hands on” work with laboratory equipment and materials testing
About our Benefits
- Professional growth, training and opportunities to hone your skills and knowledge
- Annual bonus scheme
- Ability to purchase additional holidays
- Company Pension
- SIP – ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money saving opportunities)
The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.
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