Pilot Plant Technician (pilot Plant Tech)

Cornwall-Staff-Agency-Ltd; Penryn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall-Staff-Agency-Ltd client in green technology seeks a Laboratory Technician or Senior Laboratory Technician for a permanent, full-time role in the UK. The role provides technical and operational support in a metallurgical R&D facility, assisting with testing, development, and pilot-scale processing equipment.

The candidate will work with metallurgists and engineers, ensuring projects are executed safely and efficiently, with strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• A-Level Science (chemistry preferred) or Degree/HND/HNC in chemistry or related discipline or engineering experience/qualifications.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory/workshop safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely.
• Good mechanical aptitude and practical skills, competent in the use of hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery.
• Computer literacy is required to enter results.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Previous experience of working in a laboratory setting or an engineering workshop/industrial setting is advantageous.
• Desirable but not essential: Familiarity with metallurgical testing methods and equipment.
• Desirable but not essential: Forklift, overhead crane or lifting equipment certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support in a metallurgical R&D facility.
• Support research, testing, and development activities related to processes, equipment, and technologies.
• Assist with assembly, operation, maintenance and evaluation of processing equipment and pilot-scale process plants.
• Work closely with metallurgists, engineers and other technical staff to ensure R&D projects are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

A-Level Science (chemistry preferred)

Degree/HND/HNC in chemistry or related discipline

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Workshop machinery

Job description

Our client who specialises in green technology are seeking either aLaboratory Technician or Senior Laboratory Technician (dependent on qualifications and experience) to join their team on a permanent basis.

What we offer:

• £25,000-£35,000 DOE
• Monday - Friday - 9am-5pm
• Full time position
• Permanent position

The role:

• The Pilot Plant Technician will provide technical and operational support in a metallurgical R&D facility.
• The role supports research, testing, and development activities related to our processes, equipment, and technologies.
• The Pilot Plant Technician will assist with assembly, operation, maintenance and evaluation of processing equipment and pilot-scale process plants.
• This role involves working closely with metallurgists, engineers and other technical staff helping to ensure that R&D projects are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A-Level Science (chemistry preferred) or Degree/HND/HNC in chemistry, or relevant discipline or engineering experience / qualifications.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory / workshop safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely.
• Good mechanical aptitude and practical skills, competent in the use of hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery
• Computer literacy is required to enter results.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Previous experience of working in a laboratory setting or an engineering workshop / industrial setting is advantageous.
• Desirable but not essential: Familiarity with metallurgical testing methods and equipment.
• Desirable but not essential: Forklift, overhead crane or lifting equipment certification.