Closing Date: 30th April 2026
Location: Bristol
Job Title: Process Technician
Job Type: Full time; on-site
Salary: £30-38K
About the Role
This is a hands-on role for someone who makes things work. You will join during the
commissioning phase of our pre-pilot and be a vital part of the move to pilot — helping to
physically bring it to life before transitioning into operating and maintaining it as it moves
into production trials.
You will be the person who fits the pump, traces the fault, fabricates the bracket, and keeps
the plant running when it shouldn’t. You will work closely with the engineering and chemistry
teams, supporting experimental trials and making sure the physical infrastructure does what
it needs to do.
We are looking for someone who takes genuine pride in practical excellence — in knowing
the plant intimately, in fixing things properly, and in being the person the team relies on to
keep things moving.
About Uplift360
Uplift360 is transforming how aerospace, defence and industrial sectors recover and reuse
high-value composite waste. Our proprietary ChemR technology chemically regenerates
carbon fibre — producing a high value material ready for reintegration into the market.
In February 2026 we closed a €7.4M seed round led by Extantia, with investment from the
NATO Innovation Fund, Promus Ventures and Fund F. We work with Babcock on Eurofighter
Typhoon end-of-life recovery, Leonardo on Merlin helicopter blade regeneration, and RollsRoyce. We were named one of Tech Nation’s Top 25 Climate Tech Companies to Watch in
2026.
We are building our first pilot-scale processing line in Bristol. This hire will help build it,
commission it, and keep it running.
What You’ll Do:
Build & Commissioning
- Support the physical build and commissioning of engineering equipment — fitting,
installing, and testing mechanical and process systems
- Install and commission auxiliary process equipment: pumps, pipework, valves,
conveyors, heat exchangers, and ancillary systems
- Fabricate bespoke brackets, fixtures, supports, and adaptations as needed —
practical fabrication using appropriate materials and methods
- Work alongside the engineering team and external contractors during build phases,
contributing practical hands-on capability
Operations & Maintenance
- Operate the pilot plant during process development trials — following SOPs,
monitoring conditions, and flagging anomalies
- Own preventative maintenance of pilot plant equipment: scheduled servicing,
calibration checks, consumable management
- Troubleshoot mechanical and process faults diagnostically — identify root causes,
implement fixes, document what was done and why
- Maintain the plant in a safe, clean, and organised state — taking personal ownership
of the physical environment
Trial Support
- Support experimental trials run by the engineering and R&D team — setting up
equipment, monitoring runs, collecting samples, recording data
- Prepare equipment and materials ahead of planned trial programmes — ensuring the
plant is ready and nothing is left to chance on the day
- Contribute practical observations during trials — you will often notice things others
don’t because you know the plant best
Safety & Standards
- Follow and contribute to safe working practices, risk assessments, and SOPs
- Identify and report hazards or near misses promptly — safety is everyone’s job, not
just the engineers’
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, plant modifications, and
equipment status
These key accountabilities listed above describes an overview of the post and is not
intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable additional tasks
of similar level that may be necessary and not listed.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Practical mechanical ability — demonstrated through trade experience, technical
training, or a track record of building and maintaining equipment
- Experience working with process plant, industrial equipment, or mechanical systems
in a hands-on capacity
- A genuine fixer’s mentality — systematic approach to fault-finding, not just swapping
parts until something works
- Comfortable working safely with chemical process equipment — understands the
importance of following procedures in a process environment
- Reliable, self-motivated, and takes ownership — the kind of person who notices
something needs doing and does it
Strongly desirable
- Engineering apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or equivalent practical technical training
- Experience in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, or any process industry
environment
- Pipework, pneumatics, or fluid systems experience
- Familiarity with electrical systems, instrumentation, or control panels at a
maintenance level
- Forklift, IPAF, or other relevant operational licences
The right person for this role won’t be defined by their qualifications. They’ll be defined by
how they approach a problem when something isn’t working and nobody has told them what
to do about it.
The Team
You will work closely with our team of engineers, technicians and scientists in a small,
practically minded team. Everyone gets their hands dirty — including the engineers. You will
be valued for your practical knowledge and your ability to keep the plant running, not just for
following instructions.
What We Offer
The rare opportunity to help build a pilot plant from scratch and then operate it — you will
know this plant better than anyone
- £30,000–£38,000 base salary dependent on experience
- A small team where your contribution is visible and your practical knowledge is
genuinely valued
- A technically interesting environment — novel chemistry, advanced materials, real
engineering challenges
- Stability and growth — backed by €7.4M seed funding from serious investors
including the NATO Innovation Fund and Extantia
Why Join Uplift360?
We are a family friendly company that believes in the importance of supporting our
employees to find and maintain an excellent work life balance. Your physical, mental and
financial wellbeing matters to us.
We offer:
Comprehensive holiday package:
- Generous holiday allowance, with a policy that encourages taking time off to
recharge.
- 37 days leave (full year, FTE) including UK bank holidays.
Flexible working:
- Core business hours are 0900-1700 Monday-Friday. Working hours must adhere to
the open hours of the facility. This role will be based at our Bristol sites (Science
Creates Old Market & St. Phillips).
- We’re happy to discuss flexible working options to support work-life balance at
interview stage.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably
qualified persons.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the
recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any during your application.
We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
Pre-Employment Checks
As part of the application process, this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment
checks. These may include verification of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, references,
and disclosure of any unspent criminal convictions. By applying for this position, candidates
agree to these checks being carried out
