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Job Purpose: Technician - Grangemill
To manage and spearhead the R&D function at Grangemill. Carrying out sample preparation and testing of trial materials. Collate external testing, and provide written reports for completed R&D projects. An awareness of developments within the related industries and a drive to explore how IKO may benefit. Provide QA cover as and when necessary.
Qualifications: Technician - Grangemill
5 GCSE A-C (5-9) including Maths, English and Sciences or proven experience in a similar role
Principal Objectives: Technician - Grangemill
- To ensure the R&D function operates effectively
- Produce lab trial mixes
- Prepare and test R&D materials
- Prepare test samples for external testing
- Ensure timely reporting of test results and ensure appropriate actions are taken
- Liaise with production and Engineering departments to facilitate plant trials
- To provide holiday / illness cover to the QA lab
- Write and maintain Risk Assessments
- Write and Maintain SSOPs
- Maintenance of project tracking systems
- Keep up to date with industry standards and technologies
- To look for improvements and research new materials.
- KPI and measurement reports are produced and tracked.
- Testing is carried out in accordance with company policy and procedures.
- Reports are issued in accordance with agreed company standards and timeframes.
Person Specification: Technician - Grangemill
- Good practical knowledge of Asphalt and hot melt roofing applications.
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Self motivated
- Ability to problem solve
- Good attention to detail.
- Confidence to deal with people at all levels.
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
- Good report writing skills.
- Excellent organisation skills.
- Good knowledge of IT software, specifically Microsoft packages.
- Ability to organise working days in a logical manner.
- Flexible in terms of travelling and hours.
- A practical "Can do" attitude.
- Commercial focus.
- Effective decision making skills.
- Adaptable.
Managing Operations: Technician - Grangemill
- Ensure expectations, objectives and key performance indicators are communicated clearly to team members.
- Hold regular development meetings
- Complete PDR process as guidelines dictate.
- Build and maintain a professional relationship with both internal and external customers.
- Effective working relationships.
- Provide managers and colleagues with information relevant to their needs.
- Manage and control the administrative element of the role.
- Manage sensitive data maintaining confidentiality.
- Reports are written and analysed as needed.
- Knowledge of word, PowerPoint and other software packages.
- Report writing skills.
