Lithene Reliability Technician NEW

Stallingborough, Lincolnshire
Synthomer plc
About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Reliability Technician to join our Maintenance team. In this role, you will support the delivery of reliability and maintenance engineering activities predominantly on our Lithene Plant, helping to improve performance, safety, and operational efficiency. Working closely with the Site Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will carry out inspections, monitoring, and repairs, while also contributing to the development of reliability systems and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures, including oversight of contractors when required
• Carry out reliability inspections and monitoring
• Servicing and maintenance of mechanical equipment
• Support and contribute to the development of reliability tours and systems
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and technical teams to resolve process, SHE, and performance issues
• Identify and recommend improvements in inspection, testing, and reliability technologies
• Provide regular updates and reports on reliability activities and progress
• Assist in the investigation of incidents and failures related to reliability issues
• Ensure all risk assessments and method statements are followed and adhered to

Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline (Mechanical preferred, other disciplines considered)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a relevant engineering role
• Strong planning, reporting, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage across all levels of the business
• A proactive mindset, with a passion for continuous improvement and reliability excellence
• Good IT skills with experience of using Microsoft office. Knowledge of SAP S4 system would be advantageous but not essential

Why Join Us?

Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering environment. Opportunities to contribute to site reliability improvements and innovation. Work across departments and build strong cross-functional relationships. Develop your technical expertise within a supportive team culture.

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, 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