Pilot Plant Technician

Syensqo; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Subsidised Canteen

16+ weeks of maternity/paternity andco

Free language courses

Free well-being sessions

Job summary

Syensqo in Wrexham is seeking a Pilot Plant Technician to support our Research & Innovation group in developing novel composite materials and evaluating manufacturing process technologies.

You will work closely with scientists and engineers, running experiments, handling pilot-scale equipment, and ensuring safety and quality to meet high aerospace sector standards.

Qualifications

• Education in a relevant technical subject to at least A-level; degree preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to follow precise experimental procedures.
• Proactive, curious mindset and problem-solving orientation.
• Hands-on, practical ability and strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Good communication and collaboration skills with engineers and scientists.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers and scientists in developing novel composites materials and processes from concept to scale-up.
• Run experiments and trials with rigorous methodologies.
• Operate laboratory and pilot-scale equipment safely and reliably.
• Prepare, handle, and process samples for testing and evaluation.
• Record experimental data clearly and perform statistical analysis as required.
• Contribute to method development, troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure smooth pilot plant operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Hands-on

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

A-level or higher

Job description

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.

We are looking for: A Pilot Plant Technician (gn) to be part of a dynamic team, working a fixed day-shift pattern, to support the Wrexham Research & Innovation group in developing novel composite materials and in evaluating novel manufacturing process technologies. You are expected to work closely with scientists and engineers with a high attention for detail and a high focus on safety and quality, in line with the high standards set by a leading company in the aerospace sector.

We count on you for:

• Supporting engineers and scientists in developing novel composites materials and manufacturing processes, from early concept through to development and scale-up
• Running experiments and trials with a high attention to detail and following a rigorous methodology
• Operating laboratory and pilot-scale equipment safely and reliably
• Preparing, handling, and processing samples for testing, measurement, and visual/physical evaluation
• Recording experimental data clearly and accurately, including statistical analysis where required
• Contributing to method development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities
• Collaborating with colleagues across all departments to ensure smooth operations of the pilot plant

You will bring:

• Education in a relevant technical subject (Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or similar) to a minimum level of A-level. A degree is preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to follow and execute precise experimental procedures
• A proactive, curious mindset, motivated by problem-solving and long-term research challenges
• Practical, hands-on ability and a strong commitment to safe working practices
• Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate closely with engineers and scientists

You will get:

• A competitive salary, which will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience and qualification
• Benefits package (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Subsidised Canteen and more)
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

• Location: Wrexham, Clwyd, United Kingdom
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom
• Standard working hours apply; some flexibility may be required to meet project deadlines

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.