Engineering Operative

Talentmark; Penryn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentmark are recruiting for an Engineering Operative - Research & Development to join an innovative R&D team in Penryn, Cornwall. The role supports construction, assembly, operation, maintenance and testing of processing equipment and experimental systems, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation.

The position is full-time on-site with a competitive salary based on experience and a framework of health and safety compliance across lab and field trials.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with practical engineering, fitting and maintenance experience.
• Experience in an engineering workshop, industrial or mining environment.
• Able to read engineering drawings and technical specifications with accuracy.
• Relevant engineering/science qualification desirable; mining experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Construct, assemble, modify and test prototypes, experimental machinery and processing equipment.
• Operate laboratory and pilot-scale equipment for mineral processing research and testing.
• Carry out equipment inspections, maintenance, repairs, fitting and instrumentation calibration.
• Maintain accurate records and support troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
• Ensure high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance for field trials.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Maintenance experience

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering/science qualification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Workshop machinery

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Job description

Talentmark are currently recruiting for an Engineering Operative - Research & Development to join an innovative R&D team based in Penryn, Cornwall on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing team working within a new R+D Lab.

The role will support the construction, assembly, operation, maintenance and testing of processing equipment and experimental systems, while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation.

Salary:Competative salary based on experience

Location: Penryn, Cornwall

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Construct, assemble, modify and test prototypes, experimental machinery and processing equipment.
• Operate laboratory and pilot-scale equipment for mineral processing research and testing.
• Carry out equipment inspections, maintenance, repairs, mechanical fitting and instrumentation calibration.
• Maintain accurate records and support troubleshooting, equipment failure investigations and continuous improvement.
• Ensure high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance while supporting field trials and multidisciplinary projects.

Your Background:

• Good mechanical aptitude with practical engineering, fitting and maintenance experience.
• Experience within an engineering workshop, industrial or mining environment.
• Competent using hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery, with an understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Able to read engineering drawings and technical specifications, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant engineering/science qualification desirable; mining/mineral processing experience or relevant certifications would be advantageous.