Chemist

CK Group are recruiting for a Chemist, to join a multinational manufacturer of coatings and sealant at their site located in Shildon, County Durham, on a 3-month contract initially, however this is likely to extend…

Pay rate £16.40/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 24 September 2026

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CK Group are recruiting for a Chemist, to join a multinational manufacturer of coatings and sealant at their site located in Shildon, County Durham, on a 3-month contract initially, however this is likely to extend further. This role is fully site based in Shildon. 

Salary:
£16.40 per hour PAYE.

Chemist Role:

Participate in development of new products.
Provide advice and recommendations to other departments and customers to assist in solving potential problems and queries.
Engineer/modify existing products to meet customer requirements
Make decisions regarding adjustment and release of production batches, raw material selection and substitution and modification of internal product specifications
Meet with suppliers to discuss new materials or problems with existing materials.
Support quality department in resolution of customer complaints.Your Background:

Hold a relevant, scientific degree or have equivalent working experience.
Scientific knowledge, particularly in chemistry.
Ability to formulate coatings/sealants preferred
Excellent problem solving skills and communication.Apply: For more information, or to apply for this Chemist role please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference 71354.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK

Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

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