Job Details
Job Title: Engineering Operative - Research & Development
Ref: EngineerOp2026
Date Posted: 14/08/2026
Position: Permanent Full Time
Salary: ?30k - 40k per year
Location: Penryn, Cornwall, England
Job Description:
Our client who specialises in green technology are seeking either a Laboratory Technician or Senior Laboratory Technician (dependent on qualifications and experience) to join their team on a permanent basis.
What we offer:
- £30,000-£40,000 DOE
- Monday - Friday - 9am-5pm
- Full time position
- Permanent position
The role:
- 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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 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.
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