Contract Formulation Specialist

We Are Zenith
📍 Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 27, 2026

Job Description

We are Zenith are currently supporting a client seeking a hands-on Formulation & Coating Specialist to join their team on a 6‑month contract.

This role sits at the intersection of polymer chemistry, precision processing, and continuous manufacturing. You’ll be developing advanced adhesive systems, primarily epoxy and polyester and applying them to delicate foil and film substrates using a high‑accuracy roll‑to‑roll coating line.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

* Adhesive Formulation — Creating, modifying, and optimising epoxy- and polyester‑based adhesive systems to meet demanding mechanical, thermal, and regulatory performance targets.

* Coating Line Operation — Setting up and running a continuous web‑based coating line, ensuring consistent coat weight and defect‑free application on thin substrates.

* Process Control & Optimisation — Managing web tension, handling, line speed, and curing conditions to eliminate issues such as voiding...

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Job Details

  • Location Hebburn, Tyne & Wear
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category architecture-and-engineering
  • Posted Date June 27, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 06, 2026