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Process Technician (Chemical)

Rise Technical Recruitment
Bristol, United Kingdom
Last month
£30,000 – £38,000 pa

Salary

£30,000 – £38,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Posted
21 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

37 Days Holiday Pension
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Process Technician

£30,000 - £38,000 + 37 Days Holiday + Progression + Pension
Bristol (On-site)

Are you a hands-on technician looking to work at the forefront of climate technology, supporting the scale-up of a breakthrough chemical process?

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing, venture-backed company developing advanced recycling processes to recover high-value carbon fibre for reuse across aerospace, defence, and industrial sectors.

Following recent funding, the business is scaling its pilot operations in Bristol and and this role is key to keeping the process running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

This is a great opportunity for someone to upskill/progress their career and move into a team lead role as the company expands whilst upskilling on lab/industrial equipment.

The Role

  • Operate and monitor pilot plant equipment while supporting process trials and experimental runs
  • Follow SOPs and safety procedures while maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment
  • Carry out routine maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and assist with equipment setup and commissioning
  • Record, report, and support process data and ongoing development work with engineers and scientists

The Person

  • Experience in a technical, manufacturing, lab, or process environment
  • Hands-on and practical with a strong work ethic
  • Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures

Basic understanding of mechanical or process systems

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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