Are you a chemist looking for an opportunity away from the bench?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join an international provider of classification, compliance & consultancy services to the marine & offshore industry. Our client helps customers design, construct & operate their assets to the highest levels of safety & performance using qualified materials, fabrication processes and inspection methods.

Our client is looking for a Marine & Offshore Coatings Specialist who would be working closely with a team of specialist colleagues and technical support officers. This role will have specific responsibilities for product qualification test requirements and certification activities, working as a team to ensure compliance with Rules and Regulations. Involvement and input into key Research and Technology projects will also be required.

About the Candidate:

• To have an understanding of the design, manufacture and certification aspects of engineering polymers, coatings and/or non-metallic materials.
• Demonstrable knowledge and practice of the chemistry and formulation of marine coatings and/or engineering polymers, including manufacturing processes and applications.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant industry standards and practices. 
• Minimum of 2 years industrial experience ideally gained in marine or related area working with coatings and/or non-metallic materials.Benefits:
• Hybrid working (would consider remote working for an exceptional candidate).
• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Private health and dental care.
• Annual bonus, dependent on performance.

Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemical, Polymer, Coatings and Life Science Industries.