The SNF Group is the world’s leading polyacrylamide manufacturer, supplying a range of products into a multitude of industries including Municipal & Industrial Water Treatment and Oil & Gas Extraction.
SNF UK aim to attract high performing and collaborative people into our growing organisation and offers a competitive compensation & benefits package which includes:
- Competitive salary
- Non-contributory pension scheme
- Annual Bonus Scheme
- Life Assurance cover
- Group Income Protection cover
- 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory days
- Long Service accrual scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Cyclescheme
If you would like to be a part of our successful team here in the UK, please take a look at our current opportunities below.
Current Vacancies
SNF is the world’s leading polyacrylamide manufacturer, supplying a range of flocculants for the Industrial & Municipal Wastewater Treatment and Oilfield markets.
An opportunity has arisen at our Production Facility in Billingham for a Maintenance Technician to join the team. This is a full time, permanent position.
In this role you will be a member of the maintenance team operating on an Upper Tier COMAH production facility, always ensuring a safe and environmentally compliant operation whilst supporting the production teams in meeting production targets.
The key duties and responsibilities of this role will include the following:
- Complying with the site’s safe working practices.
- Following routine and preventative maintenance programs.
- Undertake appropriate preventative maintenance checks during planned production downtime to ensure that the equipment and machinery are available for production.
- Work to solve equipment issues using effective fault diagnosis skills and implement immediate containment, together with longer term innovative solutions.
- Accurately record all relevant activities on maintenance software.
- To assist with the day to day running of the Stores and Logistics, ensuring that data related to the stores are accurate and the stores IT system is maintained. Occasional delivery and collection of product and materials using company transport.
- Liaise with other site departments to organise maintenance work.
- Liaise with specialist maintenance companies working on site.
- Supervise contractors who are conducting maintenance and modification work on site.
- Undertake the commissioning and installation of new equipment as required to support new production or the improvement of current processes.
- Identify areas for continuous improvement.
- Physical workarounds to include manual handling.
Education, skills, and Experience required:
- HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) is desirable and/or demonstrative experience in a similar role.
- CompEx certification is desirable.
- Ability to problem solve, be naturally inquisitive and possess good diagnostic skills.
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work on own initiative.
- Capability to read P&ID’s and equipment drawings.
- Working knowledge of MS Office.
Competencies required:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to apply problems solving and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in a diverse environment.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary Bonus scheme
- 12 % Non-contributory Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance & Group Income Protection
- 25 days holiday plus statutory days
- Long service holiday accrual scheme
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free fruit
If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria by the close of business on Wednesday, 27th August 2025.