Lead Process Operator

2 days ago

Nottingham, United Kingdom Concrete4Change Full time

Join the Climate-Tech Revolution at Concrete4Change (C4C)** Position: Lead Process (Commissioning) Operator (Job title flexible)
Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate
Visa Sponsorship: Available

Concrete4Change (C4C) is a deep-tech R&D company pioneering a breakthrough technology to permanently mineralise CO₂ in concrete. Our innovation is globally recognised, winning awards from the United Nations, Royal Academy of Engineering, and the COP26 Climate Challenge Cup. We are backed by industry giants Siam Cement Group and Goldbeck GmbH and work with top academic and industrial partners including the Universities of Nottingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Warwick, and manufacturers like Holcim, CRH, Marshalls, and Ibstock.
We recently completed a 10× scale-up of our additive production and are now building our first pilot-scale mini plant in Nottingham. This plant will serve as the final R&D platform before a 100× commercial demonstrator – with “steel on the ground” and real flue gas integration
We are now seeking a highly qualified Process Operator to take a leading role in commissioning and operating our pilot plant. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will shape operational protocols, build and manage a small team, and help transition our technology from pilot to commercial scale.
Management & Leadership
Recruit, coach and lead a team of plant operators
Oversee shift scheduling, contractor coordination, and staff performance reviews
Collaborate with CTO and Senior Process Engineer on budgeting, planning, and resourcing
Plant Operation
Operate the plant safely and efficiently from the control panel
Collect and record process data; Perform routine tasks (e.g. titration, Karl Fischer) and visual inspections
Maintenance & Commissioning
Conduct re/commissioning and plant overhaul activities
Lead permit-to-work processes and manage system isolations
Take initiative on managing waste, housekeeping, and plant readiness
Champion safety, housekeeping, and plant performance standards
Support future customer deployments and act as C4C’s site representative
Operate or train for forklift use (training can be provided)

5+ years of experience in operating a pilot or commercial plant
~ Strong leadership and team management experience in an operational setting
~ High technical competence in at least one area: electrical, mechanical, operations, instrumentation, etc.
~ permit to work, isolations, change management)
~ Full UK driving license

Background in chemical/gas/oil/bulk materials industries
Proficient in small hand tools and basic mechanical tasks
Forklift licence (or willingness to train)
Additional skills in any of the following areas: electrics, PLCs, plumbing, laboratory work, manual handling, NEBOSH, COSHH, LOLER
Familiarity with concrete or cement chemistry

Competitive salary (£45–65k) with performance bonuses
Private health insurance & pension plan
Generous annual leave
Free food, snacks, and coffee in our Nottingham office
Opportunity to work directly with global concrete manufacturers
Visa sponsorship available
Unmatched career progression in climate tech scale-up

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