Job Description

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose-we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress-is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.

We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow\'s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.

We are looking for:

The Customer Engineering group is seeking a highly motivated Jnr technician to join its Heanor Applications Centre team.

We count on you for:

• Comply with Solvay HSE standards, procedures and 5S guidelines
• Contribute to the continued development of HSE standard and procedures
• Execute the manufacture of composite test panels and complex geometries under supervision and or guidance
• Perform trials and experiments focussed at assessing a materials process ability
• Characterise composite materials under supervision and or guidance
• Collect and document information and process data to perform basic data analysis
• Provide a summary of executed tasks and experiments in a basic written format
• Work as part of a global department and in cross-functional teams
• Undertake the necessary training in order to become a competent user of equipment and hardware within the facility

You can count on us for:

• We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company.
• A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company.
• Exciting career opportunities in a fast moving environment.
• An extensive training package.

You will bring:

• Interest in the processing and manufacture of composite materials or similar field
• Demonstrate their ability to overcome obstacles and to work with limited supervision
• Express an interest in their daily tasks and a desire to continually develop and learn
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to form new relationships
• A positive \'can do\' attitude
• Good time management and flexible approach working hours as required
• Carry out task upon own initiative, whilst contributing to the wider team
• Diligence and attention to detail
• Basic IT and good written communication skills. Working towards greater level of software competency relating to equipment and hardware
• Practical experience with composite materials. In particular a basic understanding of laminate lay-up and manufacturing methods with the use of dry or pre-impregnated materials
• A basic understanding of material characteristics and properties of materials
• Familiarity with typical composite testing and evaluation equipment
• Familiarity with automation equipment and its deployment
• \'O\' levels / GCSE at \'C\' or higher in Sciences, Maths and English Language
• Relevant A-Levels, BTEC, National Diploma or HND.

You will get:

• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

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Solvay\'s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Solvay seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you - regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity - to consider a future with us.

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