About us

Carne Willsher

Carne, as the manager of Health & Safety, engages in a dynamic range of tasks that necessitate a keen focus on data analysis to identify any emerging trends, patterns, or correlations between near misses. He attends various meetings on health and safety matters whilst collaborating with the different departments of our company.

Carne finds it gratifying to collaborate with different departments on new initiatives that further enhance the support and development of staff, as well as Cornelius as a business. He values our ability to contribute to a greater cause while fostering individual professional growth and autonomy, supported by senior management.

On a lighter note, Carne shared the ability to fly as his preferred superpower, to avoid spending hours cramped on a plane. Additionally, he reminisced about his childhood teddy bear, fondly named “Scruff”, but tactfully declined to comment on its current whereabouts.

Edyta Dyksinska

Edyta Dyksinska is the Quality and Regulatory Manager at Cornelius, and assumes responsibility for quality management and ensuring compliance with current European and local legal regulations. Her role involves maintaining and improving standards aligned with ISO and ESAD.

Reflecting on her biggest challenge this year, Edyta emphasised the ongoing endeavour of persuading government officials to align with her viewpoints. Notably, she successfully convinced them to extend the expiration date of the CITES import permit, saving Cornelius from product disposal, financial losses, and customer disappointment due to undelivered goods.

Edyta finds solace in the simple pleasure of enjoying another cup of hot coffee during her workdays. When asked what historical event she could experience, it was her fascination with ancient civilisations and their mysteries and secrets that piqued Edyta’s interest. Lastly, when asked about the best Disney villain, she nominated the Beast from “Beauty and the Beast”, noting that even villains can possess redeeming qualities.

Kevin Marsh

Kevin Marsh, one of our Maintenance Engineers, assumes responsibility for efficiently organising and executing preventive maintenance measures while promptly addressing various breakdowns. His expertise is particularly valuable in high-end projects aimed at advancing the development of Cornelius.

When queried about his most cherished aspect of his job, Kevin emphasised the satisfaction he gets from the diverse range of tasks and the opportunity to collaborate across various departments.

Working at Cornelius, Kevin appreciates our strong emphasis on workforce diversity and the collective commitment to optimising plant performance.

Regarding his most memorable concert experience, Kevin fondly recollected a Kula Shaker concert. Asked what he’d do if aliens landed in his back garden, Kevin said that after offering to help with repairs, he’d see if they fancied a beer or two.

Marketing Executive

Department: Marketing

Reporting to: Insights and Communication Manager

Status: Permanent, Full Time

Location: Cornelius House, Woodside, Dunmow Road, CM23 5RG

Role Purpose

The Marketing Executive reports to the Market Insights & Communication Manager (MI&CM) and is responsible for assisting the MI&CM and supporting the product managers, sales & principal management groups (Life Sciences UK, Performance Chemicals, and UK Manufacturing) in marketing and PR activity as well as the internal HR team in the preparation of communications documents.

You will be involved in everything from thought leadership, advertising, email marketing, website maintenance and digital content, video, and social media, to blogs, exhibitions, and sales enablement materials. Whilst not a designer yourself, you will have a creative mind and an eye for layouts and visual appeal.

The right candidate will be able to assimilate complex information quickly and logically, have a natural flair for design, messaging and writing engaging copy and content, be naturally inquisitive, unafraid of asking challenging questions, and a self-starter, confident enough to reach out to the team when you need support.

Main Responsibilities

• Work with MI&CM and/or an assigned agency to develop and implement to an agreed schedule, a communication plan that raises awareness of Cornelius as a thought leader (Targeted campaigns, thought leadership articles, advertising, exhibitions, product information)
• Run the brand’s social media channels and the online reputation, engaging across online groups and networks to build the company presence and networks within the market
• Monitor industry and competitor activity, providing updates and insights where required
• Assist in developing campaigns to deliver against objectives and report on their performance
• Support the development of marketing materials including presentations, advertisements and ensuring all materials reflect visual and narrative brand guidelines
• Collaborate with the agency and/or graphic designer or freelancer for content creation, creating briefs, and providing direction and feedback, ensuring the content (copy/image/video assets) is on-brand
• Liaise with other internal departments outside of the commercial team (HR, Ops, Just Giving Fund) to keep up to date with key activities occurring within the business and build into the communication plan
• Create content news and blog articles on Cornelius website and other publications according to the communications plan
• Upload new content and make simple amends to the WordPress/Webflow site.
• Create and execute email marketing using Mailchimp and generate stats reports for the sales team, principal management to monitor and action
• Ensure brand awareness is measured and reported at regular intervals and work with the assigned agency to implement any necessary changes to the communication plan to achieve the desired goals
• Help prepare product literature for key/push product lists (in association with Product and sales manager)
• Undertake organisational tasks for the company exhibiting at trade fairs and seminars where appropriate
• Represent the company at exhibition trade fairs and seminars where appropriate
• Analyse web performance using Google Analytics and report, monitoring key metrics. Use data analysis and insight to support ideas for improvement.
• SEO optimisation
• Setting up and managing paid socials campaigns on LinkedIn
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as required by the Manager

Skills and Knowledge

• Understanding of brand aesthetics, imagery and graphic design
• Knowledge of social media marketing, and the ability to create, schedule and analyse content
• Experience with social community management, engaging, delighting and connecting with audiences
• Understand how to write engaging copy across a variety of mediums and formats including both long and short-form copy across blogs, websites, brochures, social content etc.

Essential Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in brand and communications marketing, email marketing, campaign planning, execution and reporting
• Relevant education through University, technical school or professional body (CIM, CIPR, DMI etc.

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Process Operator

Department: Production

Reporting to: Shift Team Leader

Status: Permanent, Full Time

Location: Cornelius Specialties, 15C Rookwood Way, Haverhill, CB9 8PB

Role Purpose

The Process Operator will report to the Shift Team Leader and is responsible for an agreed variety of manufacturing tasks. The Process Operator will follow defined SOP’s and work instructions to ensure the production process is timely, and that the business is producing products of the highest quality. They will also work safely and carry out procedures to ensure Cornelius is a safe place to work.  

Main Responsibilities

• To carry out chemical production processes of certain materials to defined SOPs in a safe and efficient manner.  
• Continuously monitor the processes and equipment to ensure smooth operation.  Accurately record operational data on production sheets such as production volumes, temperatures, pressures, and times. Use this data to identify any areas for improvement. 
• Understand the properties and hazards of chemicals used in the process.  Identify and report any issues or abnormalities.   
• To report all relevant plant technical issues and breakdowns in a timely manner. 
• Pack finished products according to company standards and procedures to ensure that products are packed for storage and shipment. 
• To perform chemical waste disposal in accordance with Work Instructions. 
• To maintain high standards of plant and factory cleanliness in line with agreed 5S goals. 
• To carry out re-packaging of materials in accordance with Work Instructions. 
• To document output and downtime in the Production Plan Daily. 
• Safely handle raw materials and finished goods in accordance with health and safety procedures. 
• Carrying out any other task as requested by the Shift Team Leader and Management team.  

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Chemical hazards awareness.
• Worked under Health & Safety & Environment procedures.
• Previous chemical handling/processing experience.
• Effective communication skills.
• Basic IT competency.
• Multi-tasking, able to run multiple plants together using different parameters.

Desirable

• Working understanding of 5S standards.
• Training in leam manufacturing techniques.
• Manual handling training.
• COSHH.

If you’re interested in the above role, please complete the form below and a member of our team will be in touch with you soon.