The Role:
Disclaimer: This role involves regular physical activity, including lifting and bending, working at height using ladders and mobile towers, and wearing Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) along with other personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
We’re looking for multi-skilled, adaptable and proactive individuals to joins us as Pilot Plant Technician’s at Altilium’s EV Battery Recycling Plant in Plymouth.
You’ll join an ambitious, diverse and driven team, supporting the transition of our plant from the final stages of the ‘build phase’ through to full operation - from building and testing equipment and processes to the day-to-day running of the plant.
You’ll help run and maintain pilot-scale equipment, solve day-to-day challenges and maintenance, and as the plant ramps up, transition into a chemical processing operative role – feeding materials into our extraction process, monitoring reactions, and supporting the production of high-quality recovered metals. (Full Training provided)
This role would be ideal for highly motivated candidates who enjoy varied work and come from backgrounds including heavy equipment handling, chemical handling, and maintenance/mechanical. You’ll have a strong working knowledge of health and safety protocols, including COSHH and risk assessments, and be confident following procedures to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
What You’ll Do:
· Assist in the installation, setup, and maintenance of equipment
· Operate processing equipment with precision and care
· Perform checks and troubleshoot issues to ensure smooth operations
· Carry out routine maintenance to ensure machinery and equipment are in good working order
· Help ensure a safe working environment by adhering to all safety protocols and wearing necessary PPE
· Handle and transfer chemicals safely using appropriate PPE and following strict safety protocols
· This role in the future, will involve chemical sampling, handling, and inventory management. Full Training will be provided.
· Active participation in emergency response protocols.
What You’ll Bring:
- Health and Safety Knowledge:
- Proven manual handling experience
- A commitment to wearing full PPE (including Respiratory Protective Equipment)
- Demonstrated COSHH experience and understanding
- Ability to follow strict HSE procedures and protocols
- Proficiency in forklift/telehandling or IPAF operations (license is desirable) and LOLER understanding.
- Experienced and comfortable with confined space entry
- Understanding or experience with the machines and equipment used in industrial or manufacturing processes.
- Ability to work using full PPE including respiratory apparatus.
- Understanding of emergency procedures
- Knowledge of risk management and be proactive in identifying and reporting hazards. (RAMS)
- Familiarity working under standard operating procedures
- Adaptability: Willingness to take on a variety of tasks and work in a dynamic environment
- Safety-Driven: You put health and safety at the forefront of everything you do
- Proactive and Solution-Oriented: You act decisively to overcome challenges.
What’s in it for you?
Putting You First:
· AIG Virtual Medical Care - health support whenever and wherever you need it
· Generous holiday allowance to recharge and relax
· Free parking at all our sites - no hassle, no cost
· EV Car Scheme (subject to eligibility) for greener journeys
· Free EV Charging points on site to power your ride
· Stock reward options to share in our success
· Strong commitment to your professional growth and development
About Us:
Altilium is a UK-based company that recycles electric vehicle (EV) batteries to recover valuable materials.
EV batteries, even after their life in vehicles, still contain important minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese and graphite. These minerals are essential for making new batteries but are limited and often come from virgin mining, which uses a lot of resources and creates environmental impact.
At Altilium, we safely extract these critical minerals from end-of-life EV batteries. We then process and prepare them to be returned into the supply chain to make new batteries. This recycling helps reduce reliance on mining, conserves natural resources, and supports a circular economy.
We work with major partners including Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Nissan, and our work is supported by the UK government, helping to strengthen domestic battery supply chains and create sustainable industry growth.
Our efforts contribute to building a more sustainable and efficient battery supply chain - supporting cleaner, reliable transportation and industry in the UK.
Our Commitment
We’re committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and perspectives.
If you need any adjustments during the application process or in the role, please let us know—we’re happy to support you.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £12.71-£13.30 per hour
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
