About the role

This is a hands-on, site-based role supporting plant operations at Calix's Bacchus Marsh site on a fixed-term basis during a busy operational period. You will work alongside experienced operators and engineers to support safe, reliable plant operations, including R&D; trials, production activities and commissioning work on active plants. This role suits someone who learns best by being close to the process, enjoys practical engineering work, and thrives in a culture where safety is a core value.

Key responsibilities

- Operating a production plant as part of Calix's operations team

- Supporting R&D; trials, production runs and commissioning activities on fixed plant

- Applying engineering fundamentals on plant to help translate plans into safe, practical execution

- Completing plant logs, checklists and basic reports that support monitoring and learning





- Participating in risk assessments and pre-start discussions to identify hazards and apply controls

- Assisting with plant upgrades and modifications in an operating workplace

- Undertaking physical and manual handling and operational tasks in line with training and safe work procedures

- Participating in shift work, typically between 07:00 and 23:00, with some night shifts as required

About you

- Currently studying or have recently completed a chemical or mechanical engineering qualification

- Keen to build practical capability in an industrial setting

- Safety-focused, curious, and comfortable learning by doing

- Current driver's licence required

- Willing to obtain a forklift licence

About us

Calix is an environmental technology company addressing urgent global challenges in industrial decarbonisation and sustainability.

📌 Undergraduate or Graduate Plant Engineer (Kennington)
🏢 Calix Group
📍 Kennington