SUEZ
EfW Shift Operations Technician
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Contract type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Location: Aberdeen NESS EfW
Dates for interviews: 1st June onwards
Salary: £38,636 + 30% shift allowance
Summary of Vacancy
EfW Shift Operations Technician
Do you have experience in a process / plant environment within the power generation, chemical process / manufacturing, waste water treatment, biomass or similar industry?
SUEZ are looking for EfW Shift Operation Technicians to join our Aberdeen site.
At SUEZ, we turn waste into energy and help communities move towards more sustainable solutions. It’s a complex challenge – and one that benefits from people with different backgrounds, experiences and ways of thinking.
Salary & Benefits:
- £38,636 base salary
- 30% shift allowance
- Up to 10% annual bonus
- 3 x life assurance policy
- 5% employer pension
Location: Energy From Waste Plant, Aberdeen
Shift Rotation: 12 hour rotating shifts - days and nights: 42 hours per week average
Multiple roles available*
About The Role
What will I be doing?
Working 12-hour shifts (days and nights), you'll help keep our plant running safely and efficiently. You’ll work directly with critical EfW plant systems, helping to convert waste into energy safely, efficiently and in line with environmental legislation.
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Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
- Monitoring, controlling and adjusting plant processes to keep operations safe and efficient
- Managing and sampling water tube boilers, analysing results and responding to issues
- Identifying, troubleshooting and resolving process or equipment problems
- Isolating plant systems when required to maintain safe operations
- Playing an active role in safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvement
What are the requirements?
- A background in mechanical, electrical or process engineering within an EfW site or similar process plant
- Knowledge of boilers, process control, instrumentation and environmental legislation
- A Process Plant Operations Qualification (Level 1, 2 or 3) or equivalent experience in a chemical or energy facility
- Holding or willingness to work towards certifications such as BOAS Cert IBO and IOSH Working Safely, with good IT skills
- A collaborative mindset and motivated to continuously improve
Who We Are
At SUEZ, your career is a journey full of possibilities. With diverse roles across multiple activities and locations, we empower you to shape your own path. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development because when you thrive, we all succeed.
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At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values they’re everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience, perspective, and potential could be exactly what we’re looking for.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and growth including competitive pay, pension plans, health and wellbeing programs, learning opportunities, and career development. Everything you need to thrive, both professionally and personally. Join us in transforming today’s environmental challenges into tomorrow’s innovative water and waste solutions.
At SUEZ, your work truly matters driving action and shaping a more resilient, sustainable future.
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Closing Date: 05/09/2026
Once we have sufficient applicants we withhold the right to close job vacancies early.
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