Prototype Manufacturing Technologist

Are you a visionary Technologist with a passion for colour and design?

Altro are on the lookout for a dynamic and creative individual to join the technical team as Prototype Manufacturing Technologist with a special focus on colour and design, helping to shape the future of floors and walls aesthetics. This a full time, permanent position, based in Letchworth Garden City.

So, as a Prototype Manufacturing Technologist (Colour & Design), what will you be doing? In this role, you will be instrumental in bringing new products to life, ensuring they not only function superbly but also appeal aesthetically to our customers. Working closely with the marketing team, you will develop vibrant and functional prototypes with an emphasis on colour schemes and design aesthetics. You will collaborate with the technical and operational teams to take the new products from prototypes into the production environment.

In addition, you will match colours to customers’ requirements and answer all technical enquiries related to colour and design from customers and other parts of the Altro organisation.

You will provide technical information related to colour and design to the marketing and commercial teams to enable them to promote Altro products in a positive way.

You will update the technical team and other stakeholders through presentations on the progress of technical projects, providing product training when appropriate, as well as conducting regular laboratory tours as part of the ‘Voice of the Customer’ programme.

So, who are we looking for? Proven experience in colour and design technology is essential as well as excellent communication and collaboration skills. We need an innovative and enthusiastic, team player. Someone who can prioritise their workload, multitask and use their own initiative. Although not essential a 2i degree in chemistry or other related science subject would be highly advantageous

As well as an exciting opportunity and a competitive salary, what do we have to offer? 

• Holiday entitlement starts at 25 days (pro rata); if you need a little extra... you can buy some more
• A defined contribution pension scheme available for all staff
• Hopefully never needed, but from day one you will be covered by our life assurance scheme
• Occupational Sick Pay and an onsite Occupational Health Service
• Confidential 24-hour life management and personal support service for you and your family
• Free eye tests are available for all employees
• A paid day off each year to take part in our volunteering scheme
• Don’t worry about getting parked...we have free car parking at all our sites
• We offer long service awards to all our employees
• Learning and Development - training and development support, no matter where you are in your career
• A variety of social events across the group, including the company Christmas party
• It might be a long way off, but we know it’s not always easy to stop working so we provide advice and support to ease the transition to retirement

So who are Altro? A leading European manufacturer and supplier of premium flooring and wall cladding systems for construction and transport. We have been going strong since 1919. Family owned and run, we share family values; we care about you, each other and what we do.

Take the next step in your career journey with a company that values innovation, creativity, and a commitment to excellence. Click apply today!