Syensqo
Technician
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About Us
Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel, and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices, and healthcare applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability, or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
Role Overview
We are looking for:
We invite you to join us as a Technician in the Materials & Testing team’s laboratory during an exciting period of growth at Syensqo. As explorers in the field of materials science, our M&T Lab plays a crucial role in delivering essential product test data for aerospace customer qualifications, product re-sites, problem resolution, and product development activities. This role involves engaging in composite/adhesive panel fabrication, machining, and mechanical testing of adhesive and composite materials, following various international or customer test standards. By joining our team, you will contribute to our mission of advancing humanity through scientific exploration. We offer comprehensive training for those new to this field, while candidates with a proven background in similar activities are especially encouraged to apply.
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Key Responsibilities
You count on you for:
- Demonstrating and promoting strong adherence to safety culture.
- Composite/adhesive panel fabrication, machining, and destructive mechanical testing of a broad range of composite and adhesive specimen types.
- Work collaboratively at all times to support all functions, customers, and suppliers.
- Maintain accurate records of all work carried out. Manage projects and project documentation to an externally auditable level.
- Ensure high levels of housekeeping are maintained.
What We Offer
You can count on us for:
- Being part of a dynamic team at the core of our company.
- A full range of benefits as expected from a successful company.
- Opportunities for growth and development.
- Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds.
Qualifications
You will bring:
Minimum Skills and Qualifications:
- 5 GCSEs/O-Levels or A Level in a relevant subject.
- Ability to read English and comprehend technical writing, as found in customer specifications and other relevant documentation.
- Computer literate (experience with Excel & Word).
- Experience of working in a team environment.
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Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Educated to an HNC/HND level in a relevant field.
- Practical experience operating machining equipment.
- Experience with composite panel fabrication or using universal test machines (MTS, Instron, Zwick, etc.) and data acquisition software.
- Strong knowledge of composite materials covering a range of matrix & reinforcement technologies.
- Working knowledge of LIMS (LabWare®) software.
- Three or more years working at an industrial/technology company.
Benefits
You will get:
- Competitive salary
- 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
- Training platform for all employees
- Free language courses (24 languages available)
- Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
Additional information:
- Working a two/three-shift pattern, Monday to Friday. Overtime will be expected on occasion, to meet business demands.
- Due to the sensitive nature of our data, the role is only open to British nationals or those with settled status in the UK.
- Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
UK annual base salary reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is GBP 27000 to GBP 30000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualification, and internal equity and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range.
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