Machinery/Maintenance Operator

Cornish Lithium Ltd; Redruth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornish Lithium Ltd in Redruth, Cornwall invites a proactive Machinery/Maintenance Operator to join our technical team. Based at United Road, you will maintain site equipment, assist drilling crews and support outdoor work across the county.

Working 37.5 hours weekly, you will perform inspections, on-site breakdown support, and assist with ongoing improvements, building maintenance and equipment movement with telehandler/loader. UK right to work is required.

Qualifications

• Operation of agricultural equipment (Telehandler/Tractor/Loader).
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Experience in machinery maintenance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Upkeep of site equipment and machines
• Maintenance inspections
• On-Site breakdown support
• Be involved in ongoing improvement projects
• Carry out building maintenance and repairs
• Moving of site equipment using a telehandler/loader
• Loading/unloading of deliveries
• Providing support at Construction and Exploration Drilling sites

Skills

Operation of agricultural equipment

Right to Work in the UK

Job description

• Location United Road,Redruth,Cornwall, TR16 5HY,United Kingdom
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Permanent

Description

Cornish Lithium are seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Machinery/Maintenance Operator .

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with agricultural or groundworks experience to assist the technical team at Drill sites and Workshops across the County.

Job Summary

Under the direction of th e Operations /Maintenance Team Leader, the successful candidate will carry out a range of duties, including but not limited to the following:

• Upkeep of site equipment and machines
• Maintenance inspections
• On-Site breakdown support
• Be involved in ongoing improvement projects
• Carry out building maintenance and repairs
• Moving of site equipment using a telehandler/loader
• Loading/unloading of deliveries
• Providing support at Construction and Exploration Drilling sites

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Operation of agricultural equipment (Telehandler/Tractor/Loader)
• Right to Work in the UK

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in the maintenance of machinery, including; generators, pumps and motors would be advantageous
• Understanding of Chemical Handling/COSHH
• First Aid at Work
• Knowledge of water hydraulics, including piping/hose hook-up and layout

This position would suit a self-motivated individual who is willing to work mainly outdoors in challenging weather conditions, where no two days are the same. Problem solving skills are required to overcome arising situations and resolve them in a safe and practical manner.

Th is role is full-time, 37.5hrs per week and is based at the Company's Lithium in Geothermal Waters Plant, United Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5HY. The closing date for applications is 30th October 2026.