Job Title: Production Technician

Location: Dorset Innovation Park, Winfrith Newburgh, DT2 8ZB

Contract: 3-Month Temporary (with potential for extension)

Salary: £Competitive - Real Living Wage Employer

Start Date: ASAP

ABOUT LATENT DRIVE

Latent Drive is a small but fast-growing climate tech company pioneering green hydrogen technology. We specialise in innovative electrochemical systems including seawater electrolysis, advanced PGM-free catalysts, and scalable solutions for mass hydrogen production. Join a passionate team shaping the future of sustainable energy.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Production Technician on a 3-month temporary contract, with potential to become a permanent position,to support our production and prototyping work. You'll be hands-on with chemicals, electronics, and mechanical systems, with a primary focus on making small batches of experimental products. You'll play a key role in supporting the scale-up of our technology, helping transition from experimental setups to robust, repeatable production systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Repeat laboratory processes under supervision, in a consistent, safe, and methodical manner

· Operate and maintain workshop tools and machinery

· Follow health & safety practices and risk assessments

· Assemble prototypes accurately and carefully

· Maintain work area cleanliness and organisation

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Our ideal candidate:

· Has a hands-on attitude and enjoys working in a production or lab environment

· Is quality-focused and safety-conscious

· Can use hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery confidently

· Can work independently and collaboratively in a team setting

· Follows instructions methodically and takes initiative where needed

· Shows flexibility and willingness to learn new skills

We don’t necessarily expect applicants to possess all off the skills above but will be interested to hear from you if you are proficient in some and willing to learn others. Previous experience in a workshop, garage or manufacturing environment would be useful.

WHY LATENT DRIVE

At Latent Drive, we’re tackling the climate and energy crisis with technology that could transform the future. The green hydrogen sector is growing at a pace comparable to the rise of computing - and we’re at the forefront of it.

We’ve secured major government grants in highly competitive programmes which gives us strong financial backing and clear recognition for the strength of our technology and team. We were recently awarded the prestigious Green Hydrogen Award at IRENA Innovation Week 2025, recognising our work as one of the most promising innovations in the global energy transition.

We're based in Dorset, just 10 minutes from the iconic Jurassic Coast. Our facility sits within the Dorset Innovation Park - a growing tech hub in a woodland setting, combining peaceful surroundings with serious engineering. The site is expanding with major investment from the local council and is easily accessible from Wool station on the main line to London, Bournemouth, and Dorchester.

We know that diverse groups are more productive and creative. As a company with a focus on R&D and rapidly implementing innovative technology, this is particularly important to us and why we encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate diversity.

WHAT WE OFFER

· Real living wage

· Free onsite parking

· Railway subsidy available for eligible staff commuting via Wool station

· Development opportunities in a high-growth company

· Exposure to cutting-edge green hydrogen technologies

· A chance to directly shape innovative hardware in a world-leading field

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and a short cover note to office@latentdrive.co.uk. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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