Manufacturing Technician

Reed; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

30 days annual leave with length of 3+

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity package

Dental and optical healthcare benefits

Private medical insurance throughVital

Opportunity to work on pioneering tech

Collaborative team environment

Excellent career development

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join a rapidly growing organisation shaping the future of battery manufacturing and sustainable technology. The role focuses on operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting pilot-scale process equipment to support trials and scale-up in a cutting-edge environment.

You will work closely with engineers and scientists, perform basic maintenance, record data accurately, and contribute to health and safety and quality standards while supporting continuous

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical problem-solving in an industrial setting.
• Experience with process equipment or manufacturing systems.
• Ability to follow procedures with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor pilot-scale processing equipment.
• Set up, run and support process development trials and experiments.
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.
• Accurately record process data, observations and test results.
• Collect samples and support quality testing activities.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and operational readiness.
• Support inventory control, goods-in activities and general facility upkeep.
• Contribute to risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Machinery operation

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification

Apprenticeship

Job description

Are you a hands-on technician with strong mechanical skills and a passion for working with innovative technologies?

We're seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join an exciting and rapidly growing organisation that is helping to shape the future of battery manufacturing and sustainable technology. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a cutting-edge pilot plant environment, supporting the development and scale-up of advanced manufacturing processes that will play a key role in the energy transition.

The Role

As a Process Technician, you'll be responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting process equipment while supporting trials, process development activities, and scale-up projects. Working closely with engineers and scientists, you'll help deliver high-quality experimental results and contribute to the development of next-generation manufacturing technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor pilot-scale processing equipment.
• Set up, run and support process development trials and experiments.
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.
• Accurately record process data, observations and test results.
• Collect samples and support quality testing activities.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and operational readiness.
• Support inventory control, goods-in activities and general facility upkeep.
• Contribute to risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and quality teams to deliver project objectives.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and thrives in a technical environment.

Essential

• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
• Experience operating machinery, process equipment or manufacturing systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Understanding of safe working practices within an industrial environment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Basic knowledge of chemical processes and associated hazards.

Desirable

• Experience within process manufacturing, pilot plants, chemical processing, engineering, pharmaceuticals or technical development environments.
• Workshop, maintenance or equipment servicing experience.
• Level 3 qualification, apprenticeship or vocational qualification in an engineering, manufacturing or technical discipline.

What's on Offer?

Benefits Package

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to increase annual leave to 30 days through length of service
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity package
• Dental and optical healthcare benefits
• Private medical insurance through Vitality
• Opportunity to work on pioneering technology within a high-growth sector
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Excellent career development opportunities