Operations Support Operator - Fixed Term Contract 6 months

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.

We are looking for a motivated and safety-conscious Operations Support Operator to join our team on a 6-month fixed term contract at our Stallingborough site.

This is a hands-on operational role responsible for the safe loading and packing of finished products, supporting production activities, and ensuring high standards of safety, housekeeping, and efficiency across the site.

The Role

As an Operations Support Operator, you will play a key role in supporting site operations by ensuring finished products are loaded and packed safely and efficiently while assisting with a range of production support activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate process equipment safely and efficiently in line with site procedures.

• Load and pack finished goods in accordance with the production plan.

• Carry out production support activities, including high-pressure jetting as required.

• Ensure full compliance with all Site Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) procedures.

• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across the working area at all times.

• Complete all required paperwork and production records accurately and in a timely manner.

• Support the wider operations team to ensure safe and efficient site performance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a reliable team player with a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Essential Requirements

• Basic communication and numeracy skills.

• Valid FLT (Fork Lift Truck) licence.

• Working knowledge and experience of high-pressure jetting.

• Understanding of process safety principles.

• Ability to follow procedures and work safely within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive and positive attitude.

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean and efficient workplace.
   

Fixed Term Contract - 6 Months Location: Stallingborough Site

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a busy operational environment and take pride in working safely and efficiently, we would 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