Maintenance

Syensqo; Heanor; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Syensqo SA is seeking a Trainee Maintenance Engineer to develop skills in evaluating and improving maintenance procedures, with a strong electrical bias and PLC/controls knowledge. The role involves working with a team on planned and breakdown maintenance, aiming to reduce downtime and improve performance.

Training and NVQ/modern apprenticeship pathways are provided through Derby College and internal programs.

Qualifications

• Be committed to further study.
• Strong Environmental, Health and Safety awareness.
• Effective communicator with specialist and non‑specialist colleagues.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve maintenance methods and procedures.
• Lead reliability and cost improvement projects.
• Provide expertise and advice to the maintenance team.

Skills

Excellent communication

PLC controls knowledge

Adaptability

Education

A-C GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

PLC and controls knowledge

Job description

Career Opportunities: Maintenance (35172)

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Trainee Maintenance Engineer, you will develop your skills to evaluate current work procedures and

methods and propose, describe, test and implement improvements, new techniques and methods, and to

provide specialised maintenance tasks and expertise specialising with a heavy electrical bias with good

PLC and controls knowledge

• Maintenance methods implementation and improvement.
• Reliability & cost improvement projects
• Expertise and advice

Performance Criteria

• Behaviours and attitude
• Quality of projects and studies
• Maintenance KPI’s

As TraineeMaintenance Engineer you will be working alongside skilled engineers dealing with

breakdowns and planned maintenance. A high profile within the organisation and requires attention to

QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) regulations and standards.

In order to succeed in this role we will provide on the job and external training and development in

general electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault finding on pneumatic, hydraulic, fluid heating &

cooling, electrical and control systems. You will be provided with an introduction to planned preventative

maintenance and exposure to TPM as part of your training.

Working on a day’s basis role including a weekend rolling shift pattern (1 weekend in 6) normal (8:30-16:30) hours but with a high degree of flexibility and at times expected to cover or support for the maintenance engineers. You will be happy to commit to day release NVQ2/3 in Mechatronics. Training and development to be provided by Derby College to achieve an advanced modern apprenticeship with the opportunity for further development beyond this level.

Experience and Skills

Be committed to further study

• Ensure that all items of site plant and equipment are maintained to the appropriate standards to ensure that their performance is safe, reliable and in accordance with current legislation, whilst at the same time continually improving performance.
• Utilise Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Tools and Techniques to generate continuous improvement across all areas of the site, minimising reactive maintenance activities and making improvements to planned maintenance activities where possible.
• Be an area owner of a manufacturing group of assets and drive continuous improvement projects for improved safety, quality and reliability
• As part of the maintenance team you will develop a new Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) system and pro-actively plan and deliver PPM and maintenance
• Assist the Continuous Improvement team on site wide initiatives to drive improvements with a focus on using KPI’s to target recurring problems.

Attend Coaching/Training and Development of the maintenance team and work towards objectives and targets set for engineers which will also involve quarterly appraisals and delivery of key maintenance key performance indicators.

Education and Experience :

• A-C GCSE’s or equivalent in English and Maths or a foundation diploma
• Strong Environmental, Health and Safety awareness
• Effective communicator with specialist and non-specialist colleagues
• Be familiar with manufacturing processes
• Commitment to continuous personnel improvement and recognised quality standards
• Ability to work well independently and/or as part of a team

What We Offer

Specific skills:

• Excellent communication – written and verbal skills
• The trainee maintenance engineer needs to be a versatile, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with the determination and application to pursue tasks with a ‘can do attitude’.

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 health care 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.