Plant Enigneer

Evera Recruitment Ltd; Baginton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Plant Engineer to join a dynamic team in the field of advanced battery technology. This role involves managing the technical aspects of the pilot plant’s building and support equipment, with responsibilities including maintaining design integrity, managing site layout, and supporting plant operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant engineering field and significant plant engineering experience. A proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong technical skills is desired to join this innovative team.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in plant engineering or similar technical role.
• Practical experience in factory/site commissioning and plant services.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain design integrity of building infrastructure and process technical services.
• Manage layout and capacity planning for process equipment.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of plant operations.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Technical report writing

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

PLM systems (Windchill preferred)

CAD tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, CREO)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Plant Engineer to join a dynamic team dedicated to new product development and industrialisation of advanced battery technology. Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing Engineering, this role will play a critical part in managing the technical aspects of the pilot plant’s building and support equipment, ensuring design integrity, service capacity, and process reliability.

Responsibilities

The Plant Engineer will:

• Maintain design integrity of building infrastructure and process technical services.
• Manage layout and capacity planning for site infrastructure and process equipment.
• Analyse equipment requirements and assist with procurement and vendor liaison.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of plant operations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to minimise downtime and improve reliability.
• Prepare technical reports, maintenance plans, and recommend procedural improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Significant experience in plant engineering or similar technical role.
• Practical experience in factory / site commissioning and plant services (DI water, compressed air, coolant systems).
• Strong problem-solving and technical report writing skills.
• Working knowledge of PLM systems (Windchill preferred) and CAD tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, CREO).
• Excellent organisational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects.

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong technical skills and a passion for innovation. If you have the experience and ambition to succeed, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career.