Operations Support Operators -Dispersions 12 mth FTC

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.

At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.

Purpose of the Job:

• The safe operation of the process equipment in order to load/pack finished product.

• Assist with associated production support services.

Main Accountabilities:

• Ensure Compliance to all site Safety Health & Environment (SHE) procedures within area of responsibility
• Keep and maintain site housekeeping standards at all times    
• Operate the process equipment in a safe and efficient manner    
• Loading and packing of finished goods to plan    
• High pressure jetting and production support as required
• All paperwork and production records are completed correctly and on time

Minimum Requirements: 

Education:

Good communication skills (written and verbal).

Good numerical Skills

Problem solving and good organisational skills.

Experience:

Previous experience working within Manufacturing Warehouse environment

Forklift licence

Working knowledge of High Pressure jetting

Working knowledge of Process Safety

 Global Benefits Overview

•  Competitive, market-aligned compensation

•  Discretionary global bonus scheme

•  Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions

•  Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role

•  Healthcare – tailored to regional locations

•  Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)

•  Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs

•  Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers

•  Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives

•  Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country

•  Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive

•  Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes