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Operations Technician

Cheshire

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
43890.00 - 44000.00 GBP Annual
Recruiter
Astute People
Closes
01 Dec 2026
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer
Contract Type
Permanent

Description

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Biomass site in the UK to recruit a Shift Operations Technician for its site in Chester.

This permanent role is on-site and offers c. 44,000 plus benefits including private medical insurance.

If you're an Operations Technician with experience operating plant via the DCS and want a role with progression opportunities, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities of the Shift Operations Technician

Reporting to the Shift Team Leader you will:

Operate the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups, and shutdowns along with emergency situations.Monitor the plant through the distributed control system (DCS) to ensure regular supply of fuel into the boiler, maintaining steam pressure and production of power in line with contractual obligations for the client.Ensure the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plants emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager.Support the maintenance team during outages / shutdowns.Assist with developing operating procedures.Work within the company's safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation.Conduct front line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting.

Required qualifications and experience

To be considered, you must have:

3+ years' experience operating plant in a heavy industrial siteCompetent working on DCS or SCADA operating systemsWilling to work 12 hours shifts, both days and nights

Desirable experience

It would be an advantage, but is not essential, to have:

Previous experience working on a Biomass or Energy from Waste power stationA trade background and ability to carry out first-line maintenance

Salary and benefits

Salary: 44,000Contract: PermanentWorking pattern: 12h shift pattern; 4on, 5off, 5on, 4off, 5on, 12offLocation: Chester, on-siteBenefits: private medical insuranceINDPOW

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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.

Ad ID: 5419282513

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