Vacancy: FCS Applications Technician

Location: Hainault, Essex

Company Description

Fujichem Sonneborn, established in 1899, specialises in developing, manufacturing, and exporting Thermal, UV, PVD, and Dual Cure coating technologies to meet market demands across more than 30 countries. Our products serve diverse industries, including automotive, cosmetics packaging, kitchen, and furniture markets. Based in Essex, our company boasts a state-of-the-art Research and Development Centre, paired with manufacturing facilities in Derbyshire and distribution services in France and Germany. As a proud member of the Fujikura Kasei Global Network (FGN), we deliver innovation and top-tier products worldwide.

Role Description

We are looking to fill the role of Applications Technician, based in Hainault (Essex).  This role supports the development and application of industrial coating technologies in collaboration with the R&D, Colour Design and Test Laboratory teams. The successful candidate will assist with coating application trials, product development support, laboratory activities and technical investigations.

 We are looking for a motivated individual with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and genuine enthusiasm for the role. Our priority is to find someone with the right mindset and approach who is willing to learn and develop within the role. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • A strong enthusiasm and commitment to learning

  • A reliable and proactive work ethic

  • The ability to work independently using their own initiative, while also contributing effectively as part of a team

  • Good communication skills and the ability to interact confidently with colleagues across departments

  • A willingness to take ownership of tasks and proactively initiate actions when required

  • The ability to identify issues, improvements or opportunities and communicate these openly with the Manager

  • A practical and organised approach to work with attention to detail

  • A commitment to safe working practices and maintaining high standards

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Knowledge / Experience

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  • Preferably have industrial coatings experience

  • Preferably have knowledge of basic coatings technology

  • Basic numeracy and literacy qualifications and ability to use Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel. 

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This role will suit someone who enjoys hands on technical work, problem solving and collaborative working, and who is keen to contribute to the ongoing development of our coating technologies.

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Interested applicants should forward their CV to: Lina Bytautiene, Human Resources Manager  lina.bytautiene@fcsonneborn.com