Application Development & Technical Services Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Moore, North West, WA4 6HA |
| Cwmni: | Millbank Holdings Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 58920575 |
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Are you someone who enjoys identifying new product or market opportunities through technical insight?
Do you have experience leading innovation projects from concept to customer validation?
Would you be interested in a role that mixes hands?on lab work with high?level technical leadership?
The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced technical specialist to lead innovation and application development within the adhesives and sealants sector. This senior role offers a blend of hands?on polymer chemistry, strategic technical direction, and cross?functional leadership within a modern, well?equipped innovation centre.
Your duties and responsibilities will be
- To lead short to long term programs and innovation projects related to the synthesis and development of new Capa materials and products.
- Develop the methods for processing and testing adhesives and sealants containing new Capa polyols.
- Lead the activities of the Adhesives and Sealants applications laboratory.
- To observe legislative, safety, and environmental requirements of the Warrington site.
- Ensure effective and productive use of resources and deliver results on time and in a quality assured way in support of innovation and technical services projects and support activities
- To comply with Ingevity Group IT and confidentiality procedures & policies
- Identify opportunities for improvement in the department across new products, processes, applications, analytical areas/techniques and market possibilities.
- The job holder is expected to acquire knowledge and keeps up to date with the developments in the field of polymer technology in particular related to polyurethane technology for job performance and personal improvement. Identifies, proposes and evaluates innovative ideas / materials / chemicals / processes for new product and process development.
You will have the following qualifications & experience:
- BSC, MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- Extensive industrial laboratory experience with a track record of increasing responsibility with people management.
- Demonstrated expertise in formulating, testing and manufacture of polyurethane adhesives.
- A strong working knowledge of analytical chemistry, polymer physical testing and thermal analysis methods.
- Practical knowledge of laboratory safety principles especially in conducting risk analyses and assessing hazardous chemicals (REACH, COSHH).
- Evidence of training and good project management skills.
It’s great if you also have the following
- Experience in the development of hotmelt and reactive hotmelt formulations would be an advantage.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
Do you have experience leading innovation projects from concept to customer validation?
Would you be interested in a role that mixes hands?on lab work with high?level technical leadership?
The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced technical specialist to lead innovation and application development within the adhesives and sealants sector. This senior role offers a blend of hands?on polymer chemistry, strategic technical direction, and cross?functional leadership within a modern, well?equipped innovation centre.
Your duties and responsibilities will be
- To lead short to long term programs and innovation projects related to the synthesis and development of new Capa materials and products.
- Develop the methods for processing and testing adhesives and sealants containing new Capa polyols.
- Lead the activities of the Adhesives and Sealants applications laboratory.
- To observe legislative, safety, and environmental requirements of the Warrington site.
- Ensure effective and productive use of resources and deliver results on time and in a quality assured way in support of innovation and technical services projects and support activities
- To comply with Ingevity Group IT and confidentiality procedures & policies
- Identify opportunities for improvement in the department across new products, processes, applications, analytical areas/techniques and market possibilities.
- The job holder is expected to acquire knowledge and keeps up to date with the developments in the field of polymer technology in particular related to polyurethane technology for job performance and personal improvement. Identifies, proposes and evaluates innovative ideas / materials / chemicals / processes for new product and process development.
You will have the following qualifications & experience:
- BSC, MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- Extensive industrial laboratory experience with a track record of increasing responsibility with people management.
- Demonstrated expertise in formulating, testing and manufacture of polyurethane adhesives.
- A strong working knowledge of analytical chemistry, polymer physical testing and thermal analysis methods.
- Practical knowledge of laboratory safety principles especially in conducting risk analyses and assessing hazardous chemicals (REACH, COSHH).
- Evidence of training and good project management skills.
It’s great if you also have the following
- Experience in the development of hotmelt and reactive hotmelt formulations would be an advantage.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
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