Job Description
Join Syngenta as a Formulation Manufacturing Technician and become an integral part of our Manufacturing Team. In this dynamic role, you'll operate specialized plant equipment to meet and exceed our Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) standards while achieving production targets. Your expertise in chemical plant operations and commitment to safety will be crucial in maintaining our world-class manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operate premix/milling and formulation workstations to meet production plans and quality standards
* Ensure material availability for continuous plant manufacture
* Perform first-line engineering maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency
* Support annual shutdown engineering maintenance programs
* Record and analyze manufacturing and engineering data, implementing corrective actions as needed
* Conduct formal and informal monitoring of plant equipment, initiating improvements
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and adapt to ongoing changes
* Perform AT-Line Laboratory analysis and testing of final products
Qualifications
* Understanding of chemical production plant operations and HS&E standards is an advantage
* Experience in multi-product production within Just-In-Time principles
* Proficiency in data recording, analysis, and corrective action implementation
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
* Competence in computer systems and relevant software
* Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
* Flexibility for shift work and adaptability to changing priorities
Additional Information
Site Details
Syngenta's Grangemouth Manufacturing Centre is one of our two award-winning manufacturing sites in the UK. The site was founded in 1919 and today employs nearly 400 skilled people in a variety of roles that include manufacturing, engineering, scientific and production support. Our goal is to operate “safely, reliably and cost effectively” and to help growers protect their crops and increase their yield.
At Syngenta Grangemouth we have four plants dedicated to active ingredient (AI) manufacture, and an existing finished product formulation and packaging plant, along with a new Seedcare plant currently under construction with a completion date in 2026.
What we offer
* Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
* Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
* We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
* Learning culture and wide range of training options.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: