About Synthomer
Synthomer is an innovative and differentiated global leader in sustainable polymer solutions. The Group is one of the world’s foremost suppliers of water-based polymers and has leadership positions in many markets. Our polymers help customers create innovative new products and enhance the performance of existing products in key industries such as coatings, construction, adhesives, textiles, paper, and nitrile medical gloves.
With the acquisition of Eastman Adhesive Resins in 2022 and Omnova Solutions in 2020, Synthomer grew its global manufacturing network, expanded its product portfolio, and boosted its geographical presence, allowing it to better serve over 6000 customers around the world.
Synthomer has its operational headquarters in London, UK, and provides customer-focused services from regional centres in Harlow, UK; Marl, Germany; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Beachwood, Ohio, USA. It employs more than 5000 employees across over 40 sites and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Purpose of the Job
Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on the Harlow site to meet the business requirements, following Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) and business standards. Communicate findings as per company requirements. Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Key Accountabilities
1. Comply with all Safety, Health, and Environment standards and requirements.
2. Support the department with the engineering works and its risk profile by carrying out maintenance activities both preventative and reactive as required.
3. Demonstrate consistently high standards of work and attention to detail on the work carried out.
4. Establish, when appropriate, and maintain a high level of standards in the workshop, stores, and any work areas.
5. Continuously improve, suggest amendments, and update engineering documentation.
Knowledge and Skills
Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation engineer with relevant maintenance experience, in excess of 5 years in manufacturing.
Ideally COMPEX 1-4 or 11 qualified.
Organized with high attention to detail.
Able to demonstrate strong ownership and accountability.
Dynamic, solution-focused, and motivated.
Pragmatic and achievement-focused.
The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
Why Synthomer?
We are ambitious! We have grown significantly – both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we’re recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.
We believe in high challenge, high support! We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.
We personalize our approach to development! At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.
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