What We OfferAn Environment to Learn, Contribute and Grow
A career at 20 Microns is shaped by the combination of responsibility, learning, performance and exposure. Our employee proposition rests on the following experiences.
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Growth Through Responsibility
We believe development accelerates when people are trusted with meaningful work. Employees are encouraged to take responsibility for outcomes, not merely complete assigned activities. As capability and performance grow, we aspire to provide broader assignments, functional exposure and opportunities to prepare for larger responsibilities. Career growth is therefore not viewed only as a change in designation. It includes increasing knowledge, complexity, influence, accountability and business impact.
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Performance and Recognition
High-performing organisations require clarity. We are strengthening a performance culture where employees understand what is expected, how their goals connect to organisational priorities and how their contribution is evaluated. Regular conversations, constructive feedback and recognition help reinforce both results and the behaviours through which those results are achieved. We believe meaningful recognition should celebrate contribution in areas such as business performance, innovation, customer impact, teamwork, safety, improvement and demonstration of organisational values.
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Innovation and Improvement
Innovation is fundamental to the direction of 20 Microns. The organisation identifies relentless innovation, sustainability, digital precision and operational excellence as important catalysts for growth. For employees, innovation does not need to begin with a large research project. It may start by asking: Can this product perform better? Can this process be safer? Can this activity be simplified? Can we solve a customer problem differently? Can technology help us make a better decision? We want people to remain curious and confident enough to ask those questions.
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Learning and Capability
We recognise that the capabilities required for tomorrow may be different from those that created success yesterday. Our learning philosophy therefore combines functional depth with broader business exposure. Employees can develop through practical assignments, technical programmes, mentoring, leadership development, cross-functional projects, knowledge sharing and increasing use of digital tools. The organisation’s research infrastructure itself demonstrates the importance placed on capability and technical knowledge, with multiple research centres and a significant base of scientists and specialists supporting customer-led solutions and product-performance improvement.
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Cross-Functional Exposure
Our products move through a connected value chain — from minerals and manufacturing through R&D, quality, supply chain, applications, markets and customers. Employees therefore have opportunities to understand perspectives beyond their immediate function. This exposure can strengthen commercial awareness, problem-solving capability and readiness for broader responsibilities.
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Safety and Wellbeing
No business result is more important than responsible execution. We expect employees and leaders to demonstrate disciplined safety behaviour, follow established standards, identify risks and contribute to continuous improvement in workplace safety. Employee health, wellbeing and dignity are important elements of a sustainable workplace.