Process Technician

Reed Specialist Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank</name>

Enhanced company sick pay

Enhanced maternity package

Private medical insurance throughVital

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Process Technician to join a fast-growing organisation shaping the future of battery manufacturing and sustainable technology. The role involves operating, maintaining and troubleshooting pilot-scale process equipment in a cutting-edge development environment.

You'll support trials, process development and scale-up projects, collaborate with engineers and scientists, and help deliver high-quality experimental results while following health,

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 all health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and quality teams to deliver project objectives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Basic chemical knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Tools

Workshop/maintenance experience

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

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

If you're a practical, detail‑oriented technician looking to develop your career within an innovative manufacturing and technology environment, we'd love to hear from you.