Plant Technician (Chemical)

Jaguar Land Rover; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EV battery recycling company in Plymouth seeks an Operative to assist in the setup and operation of processing equipment. You will be responsible for maintaining machinery, ensuring safe handling of materials, and following health and safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in industrial settings and an understanding of safety regulations. Full training is provided, and the role supports the UK's transition to Net Zero.

Benefits

Virtual Medical Care

Ample Holiday allowance

Free and on-site parking

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Free EV Charging points

Career-defining opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with installation, setup, and maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to operate and monitor processing equipment.
• Familiarity with health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, setup, and maintenance of equipment.
• Operate and monitor processing equipment.
• Carry out checks and routine maintenance.

Skills

Hands-on experience in industrial or manufacturing settings

Understanding of health & safety protocols (COSHH, risk assessments)

Comfortable using PPE, including breathing apparatus

Forklift/telehandling skills

Adaptable and proactive

Job description

Join Altilium's team at our new EV Battery Recycling Plant in Plymouth, where we recover valuable minerals from used electric vehicle batteries. You'll help move the plant from its build phase into full operation, from setting up and testing equipment to running chemical processes.

You'll operate and maintain machinery, troubleshoot issues, handle materials safely, and support the production of high-quality recovered metals. Full training provided.

Main Tasks

1. Assist with installation, setup, and maintenance of equipment
2. Operate and monitor processing equipment
3. Carry out checks and routine maintenance
4. Handle and transfer chemicals safely (PPE provided)
5. Follow strict health & safety procedures, including COSHH
6. Support emergency response when required

Hands-on experience in industrial or manufacturing settings

Understanding of health & safety protocols (COSHH, risk assessments)

Comfortable using PPE, including breathing apparatus

Forklift/telehandling skills an advantage

Adaptable and proactive, willing to learn new processes

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to [link].

Altilium recycles EV batteries to recover key minerals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, reducing reliance on mining and supporting the UK's move to Net Zero. We work with partners like Jaguar Land Rover and Nissan, with UK government support.

Share Options Scheme to share in our success

• Virtual Medical Care - AIG health support whenever and wherever you need it
• Ample Holiday allowance to recharge and relax
• Free and on-site parking - no hassle, no cost
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to eligibility) for greener journeys
• Free EV Charging points on site to power your ride
• Career-defining opportunities and professional growth
• Sleep better at night, knowing you're playing a role in the UK's energy transition to Net Zero!