Job Description

At Bakelite, you'll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today.



We're Everywhere. Everywhere you look, you'll find products enabled by Bakelite, from stronger homes to safer automobiles and everywhere in between. With more than 100 years of history and strong customer relationships, we boldly engineer sustainable products to tackle our world's most challenging demands.



Join Our Team and Help Us Build a Stronger, Safer, Better World.



It's Better with Bakelite.

It's Better with Bakelite:

Our Commitment Back to You

You'll Help Shape Our Future. As a Bakelite associate, you're part of a diverse, global population creating the next generation of the company and we expect you to put your fingerprint on it. We Champion Our Associates. At Bakelite, you don't just climb the career ladder - you pave your personal path through continued learning and development. Together, We Will Protect the Planet. From our processes to our products, we are focusing on the opportunities that both grow our profitability as a company, and improve and protect the planet. Safety is a Core Value. At Bakelite, safety is a 24/7 mindset. We are all safe today to ensure we are able to show up tomorrow - for our families and friends, for each other and for our communities. We Care. Plain and simple, we care about our associates. From the top on down, we place a high value on our culture and the associate experience. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and support our associates every step of their career.

Process Technician:

The Impact You'll Have On The Organization and World

Drive Operational Excellence: Ensure the safe and efficient manufacture of amino resins and formaldehyde, directly contributing to the consistent delivery of high-quality products to customers. Champion Safety and Compliance: Uphold critical safety standards and COMAH regulations, playing a key role in maintaining a safe working environment and supporting Bakelite's commitment to health, safety, and environmental stewardship. Support Process Reliability: Monitor and troubleshoot complex plant systems and utilities, helping to minimize downtime and optimize production performance through proactive problem-solving and SAP reporting. Enable Continuous Improvement: Participate in training, quality initiatives, and cross-functional meetings to enhance operational knowledge and contribute to ongoing improvements in product quality and plant efficiency. Strengthen Team Collaboration: Work closely with Senior Process Technicians and the wider production team to ensure seamless shift transitions, effective communication, and a unified approach to achieving production goals.

Life in Cowie:

In this role, you'll be located in a dynamic industrial location nestled in the heart of Scotland.

As part of the FPD EU team, you'll work on-site at a key Bakelite facility driving sustainability and safety in a setting that values local collaboration and global impact. You'll be part of a dedicated team in a close-knit community, with access to beautiful Scottish landscapes and rich cultural heritage.



What does a Typical Day Look Like? Here are your primary responsibilities:

Monitor and control process parameters using control systems. Perform routine inspections and maintenance of equipment. Collect and analyse samples to ensure product quality. Document operational data and report deviations. Participate in safety meetings and training sessions. Assist in troubleshooting and resolving process issues. Coordinate with team members to ensure smooth shift transitions.

What is Needed to be Successful in this Role (Required Skills/Abilities):

Educated to Higher level / HNC / HND in scientific or engineering discipline or relevant experience (time served). Experience of working in industrial setting / plant operations. Knowledge of Health and Safety. Knowledge of Permit to Work System. Knowledge of COMAH regulations and requirements (desired). Knowledge of Quality Management System (ISO9001). Experience using basic computer packages (word, excel etc.) Experience in operation of plant control systems (DCS or similar) Experience in using SAP (desired) Experience in process and final product testing (not essential as training will be given to develop the required standard laboratory analysis skills allowing testing in accordance with material specifications). Experience of driving heavy plant machinery (preferred but not essential).

Are you ready to help us build a better tomorrow and put your fingerprints on the world? Apply for this exciting opportunity, and learn more about our hiring process, insights from our global associates, our robust benefits and more at Bakelite.com/careers.

Disclaimer:

We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.