R&D Process Technician in Didcot, Oxfordshire

Energy Jobline CVL; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board in the UK is seeking a Temporary R&D Process Technician for a 6-month contract. You will operate plant equipment, monitor production processes, and ensure adherence to health and safety standards. Ideal candidates have NVQ/BTEC qualifications and experience in technical fields. This role offers pay rates of £13.56 per hour for day shifts and £16.27 per hour for night shifts.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate pilot plant equipment.
• Monitor production processes and diagnose faults.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Working with tools

Ability to follow SOPs

Manual handling

Education

NVQ/BTEC or equivalent in a technical or scientific discipline

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Manpower is seeking R&D Process Technicians. We invite applications from recent graduates in engineering, science, or related disciplines seeking valuable industry experience, as well as individuals with operational expertise in chemical, pharmaceutical, or related sectors.

Position: Temporary R&D Process Technician

Contract Duration: 6 months.

Location: Didcot, Milton Park

Payrates: Day shift: £13.56 per hour. Night shift: £16.27 per hour

Shift Pattern: Rotational shifts following a consistent schedule of 4-day shifts, 4-day shifts, 4 days off, 4-night shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate pilot plant equipment (comprehensive training provided)
• Assemble and disassemble plant equipment for maintenance and troubleshooting (training provided)
• Monitor production processes and diagnose faults.
• Handle and prepare raw materials and products to required standards.
• Maintain high quality standards throughout production.
• Adhere strictly to health and safety regulations and actively promote a safety-first culture.
• Participate as a member of the site Emergency Response Team.
• Always maintain excellent housekeeping standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Minimum qualification of NVQ/BTEC or equivalent in a technical or scientific discipline.
• Exceptional attention to detail with experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Comfortable working with tools and performing assembly/disassembly tasks.
• Capable of manual handling within Health and Safety Executive (HSE) limits: 25kg for men, 16kg for women.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks while wearing respiratory protection.
• Flexible to work shifts and overtime as required (with agreement).

If you are ready to contribute to an innovative new product and develop your skills in a dynamic environment, apply today. A representative will contact you shortly.

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