Kilwaughter Minerals Ltd

About the Company

We invest in people to ensure that we continue to excel at what we do. We provide secure employment and development opportunities with an established and growing, market leading and award winning company. We nurture a working environment and culture that supports our people, and provide a competitive total reward package that includes a contributory pension scheme and a range of other benefits. Established in 1939 as a family owned business 'our family feel' culture remains part of who we are.

Operating as one team, together we live our company values: reliable, innovative and responsible. To help us grow and develop further we are always keen to speak with talented people on an informal basis to explore the possibilities of joining our team.

Career opportunities include:
Engineering, Production, Logistics, Warehousing, Finance, Marketing & Product Development, IT, HR, Learning & Development, Quality Assurance & Environment, Health & Safety, Sales, Research & Development and Administration. A key part of our workforce also includes a variety of skilled operative roles

We continue to invest in new technology and plant and have ongoing projects as well as a comprehensive growth and project pipeline.

Check out our dedicated careers section on our website www.k-rend.co.uk/careers and also take the opportunity to contact our HR Team tel:028 2826 0766 or recruitment@kilwaughter.com. We offer careers, not just a job.

Our Location
We are situated in Larne, Co. Antrim. Its excellent new A8 road network means that the commuting time from Belfast is as short as 20 to 30 minutes.
Check out our location on your SatNav BT40 2TJ. We also provide excellent comfort facilities including shower and changing facilities.

Be part of our team and join something special. We are a great place to work!

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Kilwaughter Minerals Ltd

Job Title

Development Chemist

Job Description

**Job Title:** Development Chemist **Role Summary:** Provide scientific and technical expertise in R&D to develop innovative render and coating products, enhance existing solutions, and support product optimization, ensuring alignment with R&D roadmaps and commercial objectives. **Expectations:** Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D teams, business development, and commercial departments to deliver market-leading innovations. Drive new product development from lab to production, maintain technical documentation, and represent the company at industry events. **Key Responsibilities:** - Plan, execute, and document new product development and optimization projects in line with R&D strategies. - Scale lab processes to pilot and full production, including site trials and customer feedback assessment. - Author technical reports, safety data sheets, and H&S documentation. - Provide technical support to sales teams and customers. - Manage product approvals (e.g., CE marking) and contribute to intellectual property portfolios. - Support daily R&D lab operations and production re-formulations. **Required Skills:** - BSc (or higher) in a scientific discipline (preferred focus: Materials Science). - Analytical problem-solving and pragmatic decision-making. - Experience in scaling lab research to production. - Strong IT literacy (Excel). - Excellent communication, planning, and independent project execution. - Ability to interpret technical data and adapt to flexible work hours/travel. - Valid current driving license. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in scientific field (Materials Science preferred). - Desirable: Background in cementitious/synthetic resin chemistries or construction materials, project management experience in manufacturing.

Newtownabbey, United kingdom

On site

11-10-2025