Technical Sales Technologist

Technical Sales Technologist – Surface Coatings
  
Wolviston Management Services are delighted to support Tioxide in recruiting a Technical Sales Technologist – Surface Coatings to join its Product and Technology team at Wynyard.
  
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded individual with experience in research, development, laboratory testing or coatings applications to support customer-facing technical service activity within a specialist manufacturing and technology environment.
The successful candidate will plan, carry out and report on laboratory work programmes that support customer sales activities, technical investigations, pigment evaluations and application testing. This role will play an important part in helping the business improve performance, support customers, develop technical knowledge and strengthen its surface coatings expertise.
  
The Role
As Technical Sales Technologist – Surface Coatings, you will support the Technical Service Manager by providing technical expertise, laboratory testing and application knowledge to assist with new sales opportunities, customer manufacturing issues and quality-related investigations.
  
You will work closely with colleagues across Technical Service, R&D, QC, manufacturing and commercial teams, as well as supporting internal and external customers where required.
  
Key responsibilities will include:

Planning, carrying out and reporting experimental work programmes to support customer applications and business growth
Supporting investigations into customer complaints and technical performance issues
Carrying out application testing and pigment evaluations for surface coatings
Interpreting and reporting test results clearly and accurately
Supporting manufacturing teams with process improvements and the implementation of new technology
Contributing ideas, technical know-how and recommendations to improve innovation and technical support programmes
Developing and improving application testing and synthesis methods to meet changing customer requirements
Ensuring laboratory equipment is maintained and fit for purpose
Working in line with all EHS, Product Stewardship and Business Conduct policies and procedures   
About You
We are looking for someone with a strong technical mindset, good analytical ability and an interest in coatings, pigments, formulation or applied science.
  
You should be confident working in a laboratory environment, able to manage multiple tasks, and comfortable interpreting and communicating technical information to colleagues and stakeholders.
  
You will need:

A minimum Level 5 qualification, such as HND or equivalent, in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or another related science subject
Experience of carrying out research and development studies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good planning, organisation and reporting skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a technical team
A commitment to safe working practices and high-quality technical standards   
Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

Formulation and application of coatings
Pigment science and technology
Surface coating science and technology
Titanium dioxide or related materials
Technical service, customer support or applications testing   
Why Join Tioxide?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established technical environment where your work will directly support customer applications, product performance and business growth.
  
You will gain exposure to surface coatings applications, pigment technology, manufacturing processes and customer-led technical problem solving. The role offers variety, technical challenge and the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge within the titanium dioxide and coatings sector.
  
The successful candidate will be supported through an induction period and will have the opportunity to build effectiveness and technical capability over time