At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct laboratory trials, mixing formulations, and testing polyurethane foams.
- Company: Join a leading polyurethane foam manufacturer based near Nottingham.
- Benefits: Competitive salary starting at £35K and opportunities for product innovation.
- Other info: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship available.
- Why this job: Drive product development in a growing business with diverse industry applications.
- Qualifications: Experience in developing polyurethane foams and materials testing is essential.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
Exciting role with a leading polyurethane foam manufacturer with operations near Nottingham. Our client manufactures a range of foams for industries as diverse as furniture, bedding and healthcare. They are a growing business and are looking for a Polyurethane Technologist to drive product innovation, development, improvement and reformulation.
You need to have industrial experience developing polyurethane based foams including experience using and incorporating additives, catalysts and flame retardants.
Key Responsibilities- Laboratory Trials & Mixing
- Mixing trials using defined formulations and test plans
- Prepare chemical premixes (e.g. catalysts, surfactants, additives, fire retardants)
- Precisely weigh and handle laboratory chemicals
- Monitor and record reaction behaviour, including rise profile, exotherm, stability, and visual quality
- Conduct physical properties and burn testing on trial foams
- Analyse and trend results against target performance
- Formulation & Analysis Support
- Develop new and adjusted formulations based on physical and fire test results
- Identify trends and improvement opportunities
- Continuous material development through structured testing and feedback loops
- Documentation & Traceability
- Maintain accurate chemical usage records
- Detailed recording to ensure traceability through labelling and record keeping
- SOPs, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Creating, updating, and improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Follow health, safety, COSHH, and laboratory best practices at all times
- 5S and continuous improvement
- Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient laboratory environment
- Experience working with polyurethane technologies in a laboratory environment
- Experience with materials testing, polymers, foams, or chemical formulations
- Strong attention to experimental design, with a methodical working style
- Ability to follow procedures and accurately record data
- Good written communication for documentation and reporting
- Organised and reliable
- Safety conscious and compliant
- Curious and analytical mindset
- Can work independently
- Comfortable working independently but collaborates well with engineers and developers
- Practical, hands on approach to problem solving
Great opportunity to innovate and be part of a highly successful organisation with competitive salary and package on offer.
Polyurethane Technologist employer: Merritt Recruitment
This Nottingham-based company manufactures foams for furniture, bedding, and healthcare industries. They offer a competitive salary and a chance to innovate in a successful team focused on continuous improvement.
