Our company name has become synonymous with delivering dependable waterproofing solutions backed by supreme levels of customer service. This hard earned reputation has been built on a foundation of quality and an ethos of customer service which permeates through the organisation and remains as strong today as it did 100 years ago. The rewards speak for themselves.

In order to strengthen and further drive our position, we are seeking applications from suitably qualified and motivated individuals for the post.

To manage and spearhead the R&D function at our Grangemill site. Carrying out sample preparation and testing of trial materials. Collate external testing, and provide written reports from 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.

This role is Full time, permanent with a Salary of Circa £34,000

·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.

·Good knowledge of asphalt materials

·Good knowledge of bitumen technology

·Good knowledge of polymer technology

·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

Company Benefits

·Health cash plan

·A generous contributory pension scheme

·24 days holidays increasing to 26 days in addition to bank holidays

·Free on-site car park

·Training and development programmes

·Cycle-to-work scheme

·Discounted gym membership

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.