Chemical process Work, Jobs in Danbury, Ess (with Salaries)

Chemical Production Operator Trainee
Synthomer (UK) Limited —Harlow
- Night shift
- Forklift
- Employee assistance programme
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- Employee assistance programme
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- Day shift
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- Employee assistance programme
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- £30,000 - £32,500 a year
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- Employee discount
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- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
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Manufacturing Inspection Technician
Starna Scientific Limited —Ilford
- From £13 an hour
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Logistics Operator
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- Weekend availability
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Senior Reliability Engineer
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- Employee assistance programme
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Post Doctoral Research Assistant
University of Greenwich —Medway
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Customer Service Representative
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Synthomer (UK) Limited —Harlow
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- Employee assistance programme
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Sports and Leisure - Lifeguard - SP2
Parkdean Resorts —Weeley
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
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Pharmacy Senior Assistant Technical Officer - SATO
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust —Harlow
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Microsoft Office
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Chemical Production Operator Trainee

Synthomer (UK) Limited -
Harlow

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Job details

4 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Forklift

Full job description

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.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and adaptable Trainee Plant Operator to join our manufacturing team in Harlow. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous manufacturing or plant experience who is looking to develop a long-term career within a production environment.

During your first 8–10 months, you will complete a structured training programme across our Alcotex and Specialities plants. This period will give you exposure to a variety of production processes, equipment and operational responsibilities, allowing you to build a broad understanding of our manufacturing operations.

Following successful completion of the training programme, you will be positioned to move into a permanent Shift Operator role when vacancies arise.

Location: Harlow, Essex

Hours: Initial Training Phase (8–10 months):

Rotating Days

Week 1: 7:00am – 4:00pm (Fridays 7:00am - 3:00pm)
Week 2: 1:00pm – 10:00pm (Fridays 14:00 - 10:00pm)

Future Progression: Shift Operator Role, will be on full day/night shifts with a shift allowance

What You'll Be Doing

As part of your training, you will gain experience in:

Packing operations across Alcotex, LHA, Specialities and Tower areas
Alcotex bead operation
K9 and K10 operations
Supporting Tower operational checks when in operation
Supporting LHA and MAM tanker offloading activities
Maintaining production and batch documentation
Assisting with housekeeping, labelling and 5S activities
Providing support across both Harlow production plants as business needs require

You may also be required to provide additional operational support or cover for long-term absences within the production shift teams.

Safety, Health & Environment

Safety is our highest priority. You will be expected to:

Follow all Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) policies and procedures
Adhere to standard operating procedures and work instructions
Comply with COSHH assessments and safe working practices
Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to quality, safety and environmental performance
Report accidents, incidents and non-compliances promptly
Participate in root cause investigations where required
Wear appropriate PPE at all times
Maintain excellent housekeeping standards

What We're Looking For

Essential

Minimum of 2–3 years' experience working in a manufacturing, production or plant environment
GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Flexibility to work across different production areas and shift patterns
Strong commitment to safety and quality standards
Desire to develop into a Shift Operator role and build a long-term career within manufacturing

Desirable

FLT (Fork Lift Truck) licence
Experience within a chemical, process manufacturing or industrial production environment

What We Offer

Structured training programme across multiple plant operations
Hands-on experience with a variety of manufacturing processes
Opportunity to develop your technical and operational skills
Clear progression pathway into a permanent Shift Operator position
Supportive and experienced team environment

If you're looking for a role where you can learn, grow and develop a career in plant operations, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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