Process Technician in Bristol, Gloucestershire

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
✅ 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

Apply Today

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.

Apply now with your CV for a confidential discussion.