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Date Added: Fri 13/03/2026

Technical Specialist

Coventry, UK
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Company: OPTIMA UK INC LTD

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

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

About the Company

A leading international manufacturer of premium, design-led building materials, supplying commercial and residential markets worldwide.

The Role

This 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.

About You

  • 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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