Process Technician

Brightsmith are supporting a growing advanced materials technology business looking to appoint a Chemical Process Technician to join its engineering team.

The business is developing innovative chemical recycling technologies to recover high-value materials, with applications across critical industries including defence and aerospace. This is an exciting opportunity to join during the transition from pre-pilot to pilot-scale operations, playing a hands-on role in building, commissioning and operating new process equipment.

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys being hands-on, understands how equipment works and takes pride in solving technical problems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the installation, build and commissioning of pilot-scale process equipment.
• Working with pumps, valves, pipework, heat exchangers and mechanical systems.
• Operating and maintaining pilot plant equipment during development trials.
• Troubleshooting mechanical and process faults, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
• Supporting engineering and chemistry teams with experimental trials, sampling and data collection.
• Maintaining safe and reliable plant operations as the technology continues to scale.

Experience Required:

• Hands-on experience with industrial process equipment, mechanical systems or pilot plants.
• A practical approach to maintenance, troubleshooting and fault-finding.
• Experience in chemical processing, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, or similar industrial environments.
• Confidence working independently and taking ownership of technical challenges.
• An interest in new technologies, sustainability and advanced materials.

Experience with chemical recycling or advanced materials would be beneficial, but isn't essential.

If you are interested in the role please reach out at [email protected] or apply below.