Engineering Operative - Research & Development
hace 4 días
Penryn
Our client who specialises in green technology are seeking either aLaboratory Technician or Senior Laboratory Technician (dependent on qualifications and experience) to join their team on a permanent basis. • £30,000-£40,000 DOE, • Monday - Friday - 9am-5pm, • Full time position, • Permanent position, • The Engineering Operative supports research, testing, and development activities related to our R&D processes, equipment, and technologies., • The role involves assisting with the design, fabrication, assembly, operation, maintenance, and evaluation of processing equipment and experimental systems., • Working closely with our engineers, metallurgists / chemists, and technicians, the Engineering Operative helps ensure that R&D projects are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation., • Assist in the construction, assembly, modification and testing of equipment, including prototypes and experimental machinery., • Prepare and operate laboratory and pilot-scale equipment for mineral processing research and testing., • Conduct routine inspections, maintenance and repairs of R&D equipment and facilities., • Install and calibrate instrumentation, sensors, and monitoring equipment., • Perform mechanical fitting and assembly tasks as required., • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards during all R&D activities., • Maintain accurate records of tests, maintenance activities, and equipment performance., • Assist in analysing equipment failures and recommending improvements., • Prepare materials, tools, and equipment for field trials and laboratory testing., • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency., • Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment., • Support field trials at external sites when required., • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives., • Good mechanical aptitude and practical engineering skills., • Experience of working in an engineering workshop, mining environment or industrial setting., • Ideally candidate will have science / engineering qualifications, plus good maths and English language, computer literacy., • Competent in the use of hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery., • Experience with mechanical fitting and maintenance., • Basic understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems., • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and assembly instructions., • Basic knowledge of workshop / laboratory safety protocols., • Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality and ability to follow instructions precisely., • Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation., • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities., • Good communication and teamwork skills., • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision., • Familiarity with mineral processing or mining equipment is advantageous., • Desirable but not essential: Welding or fabrication certification; forklift, overhead crane or lifting equipment certification. CWPERM #J-18808-Ljbffr