First Recruitment Group
Production Technician
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Production Technician x 4
2 Year Contract
Barrow-in-Furness – 4 days per week in office on site, 1 day per week from home
Inside IR35 – PAYE only
Purpose of Role
The Production Technician is an integral part of the Terminals Shift Production Operations Team reporting to the Production Team Lead (PTL).
You will be part of a team of Production Technicians operating the onshore gas processing terminals. Emphasis is placed on the planning of work and control of activities during each daily shift and the handover between shifts must be comprehensive and thorough. The Production Technician will work closely with the Production Team Lead to ensure effective liaison across the Production Team but must operate without supervision on routine activities.
Accountabilities
As the Production Technician, you will be reporting to the Production Team Lead, the role is one of a team of production technicians working within the Shift Production Operations Team, requiring the flexibility and competence to operate as an Area Authority.
- Operates high pressure gas production/processing plant and utilities equipment in accordance with procedures, utilising both on-plant and control room equipment, monitoring performance through control systems and regular on-site patrol, recording performance data and providing appropriate reports.
- Undertake safe and environmentally responsible operations and will perform monitoring of one of Barrow’s three terminals (South Morecambe, North Morecambe and Rivers Terminals) also performing ancillary activities to maintain safe operational continuity, ensure product quality and achievement of gas production schedules.
- Provide on the job training to other Technicians where he/she has developed knowledge of particular aspects of the operation.
- When reporting to the Production Team Lead, there is an emphasis on the analytical aspect of how the process operates, sampling and analysing feedstocks, products, effluent and other process materials which is performed in the laboratory using a variety of scientific apparatus, then producing reports. He/she will also produce relevant production reports.
- Act as Area Technician, monitoring and controlling all activities within a defined area of jurisdiction in accordance with permitry specification/constraints and appropriate procedures/work practices.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Technical Skills
- Demonstrable experience in petrochemical process operations or maintenance
- A sound understanding of engineering principles
- Thorough knowledge of procedures and the process systems to ensure the ongoing integrity of health, safety and environmental performance
- The expectation that the job holder maintains and continues to develop the competencies necessary to carry out the role to the required standard whilst in position.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Qualifications
- BTEC Ordinary Certificate or equivalent in an engineering discipline
- An Engineering Apprenticeship with associated experience & qualifications (ONC or equivalent minimum) will ideally underpin the successful candidate’s credentials
First Recruitment Group are committed to finding the right candidates for our clients, and the right companies for our candidates to work for. We’re passionate about putting people first, and take pride in being able to offer an all-round service for candidates and clients with our payroll solution, Primis, and workforce management solution, Operam.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills