Process Technician

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Enhanced company sick pay

Enhanced maternity package

Dental and optical healthcare benefits

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is recruiting a hands-on Process Technician to support pilot-scale manufacturing and the development of next-generation battery technologies. You will operate, maintain and troubleshoot process equipment while collaborating with engineers and scientists to deliver high-quality experimental results.

The role focuses on trials, process development activities, and scale-up projects within a cutting-edge environment, with emphasis on safety and process excellence.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and quality teams to deliver project objectives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Practical problem solving

Experience operating machinery

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Basic knowledge of chemical processes

Education

Level 3 qualification / apprenticeship (engineering/manufacturing/technical)

Job description

Are you a hands-on technician with strong mechanical skills and a passion for working with innovative technologies? We're seeking a Process 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