Careers with SNF U.K.

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 an additional Electrical Maintenance Technician to join the team. This is a full time, permanent position.

In this role you will be a member of the EC&I 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.
  • Liaise with other site departments to organise maintenance work.
  • Liaise with specialist maintenance companies working on site.
  • Liaise with contractors who are conducting maintenance and modification work on site.
  • Ensure the day-to-day operations of the central engineering stores.
  • 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.
  • Reports directly to the Electrical Supervisor.

 Education, skills, and Experience required: –

  • Completed an industry recognised apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering
  • ONC / HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and demonstrative experience in a similar role.
  • COMPEX qualified for EX01 to EX04 is desirable.
  • BS7671: Requirement for Electrical Installations 2018 (18th Edition).
  • 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
  • Non-contributory Pension Scheme
  • Life Insurance & Group Income Protection
  • 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory days
  • Long service holiday accrual scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Cycle to work scheme.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria.

SNF is the world’s leading polyacrylamide manufacturer, supplying a range of flocculants for the Industrial & Municipal Wastewater Treatment and Oilfield markets.

As the Company continues to grow, it is important to have the correct level of support in place to ensure business success. In light of this, we now have a new opportunity for an additional Maintenance Technician at our Production Facility in Billingham to join the team. This is a full time, permanent position.

The Role:

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.
  • 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.
  • Ensure the day-to-day operations of the central engineering stores.
  • 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
  • Non-contributory Pension Scheme
  • Life Insurance & Group Income Protection
  • 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory days
  • Holiday Purchase scheme
  • Long service holiday accrual scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Cycle to work scheme

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria by Friday 6th September 2024.

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