Crown Paints

Shape the paints people see every day This is not a backroom laboratory role. This is ahands onformulation position where your work directly influences products used by professionals and consumers across the UK. At Crown Paints, chemistry is commercial, visible, and central to how we compete, and this role sits right at the heart of that. We are looking for an experienced Formulation Chemist to support and develop our decorative coatings portfolio, balancing innovation, performance, compliance, and cost, while contributing to new product development in line with Marketing strategy. This role has no people management responsibility, allowing full focus on technical delivery and product performance. What you willbe responsible for You will support the company's product portfolio through formulation maintenance, legislative compliance, raw material evaluation, and cost effectiveness, while also exploringnew technologiesand materials that can strengthen existing products or enable future development. Your work will include: Evaluating novel and alternative raw materials and technologies and incorporating them into existing formulations where they add value Developing water based and solvent basedwoodcare andtrim paints by applying a strong understanding of raw material chemistry and performance requirements Maintaining quality and cost effectiveness across retail and trade ranges through ongoing competitor benchmarking and market awareness Alongside this, you will use laboratory and business systems such as Microsoft Office,ProductVision, and SAP to access formulation and production data, and you will providetimelytechnical solutions to production issues to minimise disruption andmaintainconsistent output. What you will bring You will hold a degree in Chemistry and have ideally five years' experience formulating decorative paints,coatingsor raw materials, with the ability to plan and deliver work to deadlines. You will bring practical knowledgeand confidence working independently as part of a collaborative technical team. Key experience and skills include: Decorative paint formulation experience across water based and solvent based systems(or within coatings / raw materials) Ability to balance product performance, quality, and cost Confident use of Microsoft Office,ProductVision, and SAP or similar systems How you will work You will plan and prioritise your workload effectively, keepaccurateand up to date laboratory records, and complete projects within agreed timescales. You will communicate outcomes clearly through concise technical documentation whenrequired,maintainhigh standardsof housekeeping, and work in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 procedures, contributing to a safe and well organised laboratory environment. Why Crown Paints Your formulations will be manufactured, sold, and trusted at scale. If you are looking for a technically focused role where yourexpertisehasreal commercialimpact and your work genuinely ends up in customers' hands, Crown Paints is the place to do it.

A leading paint manufacturer in Northampton is seeking a Store Manager for a full-time position. This role involves leading a team to achieve sales targets, maintaining stock control, and fostering customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership capabilities and a strong commercial understanding. The company offers a competitive salary, a generous benefits package including performance bonuses, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Crown Paints are seeking to recruit Store Manager to join our fantastic team based in Northampton The role is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week (7am-5pm Monday - Friday and occasional Saturdays 8am-2pm). In return, we are offering you a salary of £33,000 per annum + bonus + excellent benefits package. What you can expect from this role? This is a hands on, people focused role where every day offers the opportunity to make an impact. Expect to take the lead from the front of the store, becoming a familiar and trusted face to customers. Relationship building is a key part of the role - from getting to know regulars to winning new business through confident prospecting and offering service that stands out from the competition. There's plenty of scope to bring ambition and proactive thinking. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on setting and achieving challenging targets, enjoys problem solving, and is driven by results. It offers the chance to really shape sales performance and customer growth, with the support and autonomy to make informed decisions. Leadership also plays a central part. Managing and motivating a small team, the role offers the opportunity to coach others, have meaningful conversations, and support strong team performance through structured time and task management. Expect to take ownership of stock - maintaining control, forecasting needs, and keeping the store running smoothly day to day. It's a role where attention to detail and forward planning make a real difference. Commercial understanding is key. There's the chance to get involved in wider store performance, working with financial targets such as profit and loss, monthly KPIs, and margin management. It's a great opportunity to build commercial skills in a fast paced, customer first environment. With great work comes great reward At Crown Paints we take pride in our warm and inclusive culture, excellent working conditions and offer an attractive reward package that includes: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays and a paid mandatory store closure period ie. Christmas) The opportunity to earn up to a 25% performance bonus each quarter Purchase a generous amount of significantly discounted paint for personal use A fantastic pension plan where the Company will match, and even double your contribution Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 access to confidential support via an employee helpline with qualified counsellors Health & wellbeing perks - a range of medical, dental and optical treatments for you and your family Excellent work life balance - never work a night shift or on Sunday's again! Eating out, retail and leisure discounts Cycle to Work Scheme Training and development throughout your role A little more about us Crown Paints have been manufacturing paint for longer than most, over 200 years in fact, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. It's fair to say that we know our craft; however, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world. Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we place a special focus on education for children in need, and are proud to support the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects worldwide. You can therefore guarantee here at Crown - It's not just paint. It's personal!