Colour Specialist

About us

We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities and the environment – are increasingly relying on. That’s why everything we do starts with People. Planet. Paint. Our world-class portfolio of brands – including International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.

For more information, please visit www.akzonobel.com.

About the Colour Specialist role

We have a fantastic on-site full-time permanent opportunity for someone who has recently completed high school, diploma or bachelors, is passionate about science and wants an opportunity to work in this field.

At the AkzoNobel manufacturing site in Sunshine North, we are looking to grow and support a passionate individual on their career journey. On this journey, we will develop and support you in providing timely and accurate colour developments as required by Sales and Operations staff, so that Akzo Nobel can obtain or retain customers and contracts while following and maintaining safe work practices.

What you will be doing

Colour Matching - Develop / Redevelop colour matches with the use of the Powder Formulation Guidelines so that customer specifications and technical needs are achieved within budget.
Maintain Database - Maintain Powder Formulation Database (PV) so that statistics can be compiled to improve the performance of the colour matching team. 
Calibrate Equipment - Calibrate allocated test equipment within calibration schedule timeframes to ensure ongoing compliance with all quality regulations, accreditations and internal policies.
Sales Support - Provide advice to sales team, as requested, about colour adjustments and capability so that they can communicate that information to the customer. 
Health and Safety - Responsible for supporting and maintaining the safety and 5S programs in the powder laboratory in line with Akzo Nobel’s EH&S programs in order to meet all safety and 5S KPI’s
Project planning - Manage and plan project activities, with guidance from the Lab Manager, in order to deliver the project objectives against agreed timelines.
Sample preparation - Prepare and test samples, using formulation guidelines or directions from the Lab Manager, to meet objectives of product design request.
Laboratory Service Requests (LWR) - Conduct LWR requests including testing and written report, as directed by the lab manager.

What you will bring

This is an entry-level role; therefore, we are looking for someone with at least a high school certificate, Diploma or bachelor’s degree.

Any experience gained in the science field, would be highly beneficial. If not, a great working attitude and willingness to learn, is all we ask for!

What we can offer

Being a global company, we have a suite of benefits we can offer than your standard permanent role and job stability:

• Career pathway and training available for you to gain the next step in your career goals.
• Good remuneration package with an annual incentive.
• Flexible working hours.
• On-site parking or public transportation accessible location.
• Enjoy our employee benefits on discounted private health insurance with Bupa, subsidised assistance to cover your choice of health and wellbeing programs, utilise our physio onsite every Wednesday, free access for you and your family on our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more…

How to apply

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to start your career! Apply by sending your resume via the ‘apply now’ option.

Please Note: As part of the verification process, you will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment medical, which includes a colour vision test.