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:
To provide mechanical maintenance function, the primary function of the role is to carry out routine inspection and servicing work of mechanical equipment as required by site asset integrity strategies.
The secondary function of the role is to attend breakdowns and assist the mechanical shift technicians as direct by the maintenance supervisor
Main Accountabilities:
1. Ensures that Synthomer safety and environmental procedures are adhered to at all times, including any directly supervised contract support staff working under guidance
2. Report equipment and system issues for maintenance activities to maintenance supervisor
3. Ensure correct reporting systems are followed and used fully for item specific tasks as controlled by engineering maintenance strategies
4. When carrying out repairs as part of routines or breakdown function ensure like for like technologies are used
5. Maintain a task specific electronic log book ensuring tasks can be referenced to an asset management system
6. Report any equipment failures to the relevant plant owners and/or maintenance supervisors
7. Participate and represent role function in site schemes to ensure SHE/Quality/Business systems are attended and utilised i.e. AIMS/SAM etc Participate where instructed in the Mechanical aspects of commissioning new plant and equipment to gain familiarisation
8. Assist in the mentoring and guidance of Mechanical apprentices, giving guidance on site procedures and strategies
Minimum Requirements:
9. Education: Ideally ONC in mechanical discipline (criteria of discipline will be assessed for relevance)
10. Experience: 2 years experience in a relevant engineering function. It is essential that you have a pro-active approach to Health & Safety, and importantly a good level of process safety awareness and the role impact on process safety. A good awareness of mechanical inspection/testing/overhaul/breakdown requirements in the chemical industry. You should have good communication and interpersonal skills to enable you to work with all levels and departments within the company, from the workshop members through to senior managers
In addition, we offer a highly desirable benefits package:
11. Subsidised Private Health Insurance
12. Company Annual Bonus scheme
13. Company Discount Voucher Scheme
14. Contributory Pension
15. Cycle to work scheme
16. Life Insurance
17. Support Counselling
18. Company social events throughout the year
19. Free parking on site
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.