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