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Operations Technician – Energy from Waste
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Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit an Operations Technician to work at an Energy from Waste plant in Worcestershire.
The Operations Technician role comes with a competitive salary and benefits package.
If you’re an experienced operator within a heavy industrial setting, preferably with steam raising plant, or a Navy leaver looking to build on their watchkeeping experience, please submit your CV today to apply.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Shift Team Leader Role
Reporting to the Shift Team Leader You Will
- Safely and efficiently operate the Energy from Waste facility in line with operational procedures
- Monitor and control plant operations from the central control room using computer-based control systems
- Carry out routine plant inspections, operational checks, and testing to ensure equipment is operating correctly
- Monitor plant performance and identify any issues or abnormalities, escalating where required
- Monitor CCTV and site security systems as part of the safe and secure operation of the facility
- Record, analyse, and report operational data accurately throughout the shift
- Raise work requests and report plant defects or maintenance requirements when identified
- Support emergency response procedures and follow operational instructions during incidents
- Monitor consumables and residue levels to help maintain continuous plant operation
- Complete accurate shift logs and detailed handovers to ensure effective communication between shifts
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Professional Qualifications
- Experience working shifts within a continuous process or industrial environment
- Experience within power generation, Energy from Waste, defence, or a similar operational environment would be advantageous
- Understanding of industrial plant operations, safe working practices, and Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements
- Good computer literacy with the ability to operate computer-based control and monitoring systems
- Happy to work a rotating shift pattern including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays
Personal Skills
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- Calm and logical, with the ability to identify issues and make appropriate decisions
- Reliable and adaptable, with a flexible approach to working within a rotating shift team
- A strong communicator who can work effectively both independently and as part of a wider operational team
Salary and Benefits of the Operations Technician Role
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Long-term progression opportunities
- Opportunity to join a leading Energy from Waste company
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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed, or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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