Job Description

Job Summary

Reports to

: Head of Technology Transfer & Production Manager

Working Hours:

Full-time, Monday - Friday, 08:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Salary: Competitive + Benefits (Based on experience, salary, ranging from 39K to a maximum of 42K)

Benefits: Health insurance - (Vitality, including Dental and Optical), 25 days holidays + Bank holiday, 3 % pension contribution with 5% employee contribution, on-site private parking.

Be part of a pioneering research and development organisation that is shaping the future . You'll work in a supportive, innovation-driven environment with access to state-of-the-art pilot plant facilities, unique projects, and opportunities for professional growth.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Generous holiday allowance (25+ days plus bank holidays)

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

On-site parking

Private medical insurance, including a dental care option

Access to unique R&D and pilot-scale technologies

A collaborative and forward-thinking team culture

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll contribute to the efficient operation, maintenance, and improvement of pilot plant equipment and R&D facilities. The role is approximately 85% site-based and 15% office/administrative, requiring a multi-skilled technician with a strong mechanical and electrical maintenance background.

You'll be central to supporting process trials, troubleshooting technical issues, and implementing plant upgrades in collaboration with engineering and R&D teams.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems and components.

Service plant equipment, control systems (HMI/PLC), and associated instrumentation.

Support the development and operation of lab-scale and pilot-scale pelletisation equipment and pre-treatment systems (milling, drying, curing).

Participate in production trials for R&D, proof-of-concept testing, and process optimisation.

Operate and maintain plant utilities and safety systems (gas burners, compressed air, ATEX extractors).

Ensure critical spares availability and inventory tracking.

Liaising directly with approved OEMs

Provide clear documentation of work, observations, and equipment performance.

Support the wider Technology Leadership Group in external and customer site trials.

Champion continuous improvement in maintenance, safety, and process efficiency.

Promote and adhere to strict health and safety protocols.

Equipment You'll Work With:

Gas rotary mini curing dryer (1tph capacity)

Ball mill (1-2tph capacity)

Roller presses and mixers

Feeding conveyors, gearboxes, motors

HMI software systems and PLC cabinets

Hot testing RIG systems and gas burners

Compressed air and ATEX-rated extraction systems

Various industrial testing machinery (computerised/automated)

Person Specification Qualifications & Experience:

HNC desirable or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Minimum 10 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience

Background in process, manufacturing, or heavy industry

Experience working with control systems, sensors, actuators, and plant instrumentation

Welding experience (preferred)

Familiarity with pilot plant environments and R&D settings is advantageous

Skills & Attributes:

Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills

High attention to detail and problem-solving mindset

Self-motivated and proactive

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal

This is a rare vacancy for an exciting and modern company.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 39,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person