About the RoleWe’re looking for a Development Chemist to join our Technical team here at Altro, a leading British manufacturer of premium flooring and wall cladding systems. We’ve been family-owned since 1919, and our purpose is simple: to transform spaces and enhance wellbeing. We care about our people, our customers, and doing things the right way.The role is a full time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position, working from our Letchworth Garden City head office, with occasional travel to our Altro Resins site in Dorset.This role is all about developing and improving products in our Resins and PVC portfolio—from initial concept through to full-scale manufacture. You’ll be involved in everything from lab testing and compliance to solving performance issues and working closely with suppliers and customers to make sure our products meet the highest standards.
Job OpportunityWhat you’ll be doing:Leading the design and development of new products from concept to manufactureEnhancing existing products for performance, compliance, and efficiencyStaying ahead of evolving legislation and industry standardsCollaborating with suppliers and customers to define technical specificationsConducting rigorous lab testing to meet UK and international benchmarksResolving performance issues using structured problem-solving and root cause analysisSupporting manufacturing, logistics, sales, and customer service with expert technical inputDocumenting installation techniques and ensuring consistent product applicationManaging external testing logistics and compliance documentationBenchmarking Altro products against competitors to inform strategyEvaluating raw materials for suitability and cost-effectivenessLeading investigations into product complaints and driving improvementsChampioning health and safety aligned with Altro’s Zero Harm vision
Essential SkillsWhat we’re looking for:A degree in Chemistry (BSc Hons)Industrial manufacturing experienceStrong understanding of formulations, raw materials, and processesExcellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skillsA proactive, confident team player with high integrityWillingness to travel (clean driving licence required)Experience with PVC coatings or resins is a plus
About CompanyWelcome to the World of Altro! We are a leading British manufacturer and supplier of premium flooring and wall cladding systems for construction and transport. We have been going strong since 1919 and know that we can only grow further with great people on board, helping us shape our future. Family owned and run, we share family values; we care about you, each other and what we do.
BenefitsEnhanced family friendly benefitsIncluding Maternity, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave.HolidaysWe all need a break, and our holiday entitlement starts at 25 days plus bank holidays. Don’t worry if you need a little extra... you can buy some more!Employee Benefits HubMany of us are feeling the pinch at the moment from the rising cost of living. As a result, we have looked into ways in which we can further support employees during these challenging times and we have launched our Benefit Hub to all UK employees which entitles us to exclusive discounts with our retail partners.Learning and DevelopmentWe have a comprehensive programme of in-house training and coaching as well as access to external courses to ensure that you can continue to grow and develop throughout your career with the Altro group.PensionA defined contribution pension scheme available for all staff. The minimum contribution level is 4%, which will be matched by the company, however if you wish to contribute a higher level, this will be matched by the company up to 6%, in line with your length of service and the benefit being providedLife AssuranceHopefully never needed, but from day one you will be covered by our life assurance scheme which will pay up to four times your annual salaryOccupational HealthWe offer occupational Sick Pay and even have an onsite Occupational Health Service available to help get you back on track.Employee Assistance ProgrammeA 24-hour helpline to support you through any of life’s issues or problems. EAP service is entirely confidential, reliable and as a professional EAP provider, Heath Assured have teams of qualified experts to answer your calls any day, any time. They can support you on the telephone, online or in person; whichever is most suitable and appropriate. Some services are also available for anyone in your household.VolunteeringIn support of our Foundation vision, our wish is for every employee, globally, to give one day per year (the day is paid for by the company), to volunteer for a healthcare related charity/organisation. Just one day, can make a big difference!Social EventsThere are a variety of social events across the group, including the company Christmas party.Retirement PlanningIt might be a long way off, but we know it’s not always easy to stop working so we provide advice and support to ease the transition to retirement.Eye CareFree eye tests are available for all employees.Long ServiceWe offer long service awards to all our employees.ParkingDon’t worry about getting parked...we have free car parking at all our sites.Additional benefits (depending on your role)Hybrid WorkingProviding flexibility around both home and office working.Car AllowanceCertain positions with us entitle you to car allowance.Private Medical SchemeThe type of cover available to you will be dependent on your job.
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