Lead Process Operator

Location United Kingdom
Discipline: Carbon Capture
Contact name: Charlie Bastable

Contact email: charlie.bastable@zero-global.com
Job ref: 1190
Published: about 10 hours ago
Job Title – Lead Process Operator

Their Purpose – A pioneering deep-tech R&D company developing breakthrough technology to permanently mineralise CO? in concrete, driving global decarbonization.

Location & flexibility – Nottingham, UK.

Salary & Benefits – £45,000–£65,000 per year plus performance bonuses, stock options/equity, private health insurance, pension plan, generous annual leave, free food and snacks

About the Job –
  • Lead commissioning and operation of a pilot-scale plant transitioning to commercial scale.
  • Recruit, coach, and manage a small team of plant operators.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, shift scheduling, and contractor coordination.
  • Operate plant safely and efficiently, including data collection and troubleshooting.
  • Manage maintenance, calibration, and permit-to-work processes.
About you –
  • 5+ years’ experience operating pilot or commercial plants.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Technical competence in electrical, mechanical, operations, or instrumentation.
  • Familiarity with COMAH Tier 2 safety practices.
  • Practical, hands-on approach with flexibility for occasional non-standard hours.
  • Full UK driving license.
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