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Technical Specialist
Job in
Coventry, West Midlands, CV1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-28
Listing for:
Optima UK Inc Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Chemical Engineer, Materials Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Recruitment | Training | Business Advice & Consultancy
Job Title:
Technical Specialist
Location:
West Midlands (on-site)
Salary: c.£50,000 p/a
Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:45pm
A leading international manufacturer of premium, design-led building materials, supplying commercial and residential markets worldwide.
The RoleThis is a key position within the Technical team, responsible for delivering regulatory compliance, product certification and environmental accreditation activities across multiple international business units.
Key Responsibilities- Maintain and develop the regulatory technical framework across international operations.
- Commission and manage third-party product testing and manufacturing audits.
- Represent the business at industry, trade association and standards meetings to promote technical interests.
- Prepare and maintain Environmental Product Declarations and environmental certifications.
- Monitor and maintain bio-based product mass balance for ISCC certification.
- Support the Sustainability Manager in delivering environmental objectives.
- Provide technical support to Sales, Marketing, Quality, Purchasing and global business units.
- Assist with resolving technical enquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Ensure technical literature, brochures, catalogues and website content are accurate and up to date.
- Maintain compliance of Technical Data Sheets, packaging labels and Safety Data Sheets for ancillary products.
- Degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Regulatory Affairs within the plastics or chemical industry.
- Experience in technical administration within chemical, process, plastics converting or coatings operations.
- Experience of product or process development within coatings, chemical or plastics manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of the chemistry and performance of plastic materials.
- Knowledge of analytical testing techniques.
- Project management capability and ability to lead or contribute to cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to travel to the USA, Europe and the Far East as required.
- Full UK driving licence
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