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Enhanced Technician
Salary – £42,249 - £63,374 per annum (plus benefits)
Hours – 40 hours per week, shift-based role
Location & Postcode – Allington Energy from Waste Facility, ME16 0LE
As an Enhanced Technician at FCC Environment, you will be responsible for supporting the safe and efficient operation of the Allington Energy from Waste Facility. Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will help deliver day-to-day operational activities, operate plant systems via the Distributed Control System (DCS), and ensure the site remains compliant with environmental permit requirements.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working on a shift rota basis.
Our promise to you
- Competitive salary
- 25 days' annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend
- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service
What will you be doing?
- Operating plant safely and efficiently in line with FCC procedures and environmental standards
- Monitoring and improving health, safety and environmental performance across the site
- Carrying out plant activities, including waste handling, boilers, turbines, pumps and associated systems
- Supporting maintenance activities, including taking plant offline and returning it safely to service
- Coordinating contractors and ensuring Safe Systems of Work are followed
- Leading and supporting operational improvements to increase plant performance
- Participating in investigations, incident reporting and root cause analysis
- Ensuring all staff, contractors and visitors follow site safety procedures
- Acting as a Senior Authorised Person and supporting emergency response where required
What are we looking for?
- Experience in plant operations or maintenance, ideally within an energy recovery or process plant environment
- Knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and compliance requirements
- Experience working with large boiler and rotating plant (preferred)
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and develop teams
- Ability to develop and follow operational procedures and risk assessments
- DCS (Distributed Control System) knowledge is essential
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualification (or working towards) is desirable
- Ability to analyse technical issues and provide practical solutions
- A proactive, safety-focused approach with strong organisational skills
About Us
We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
Operating over 200 facilities across the UK and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.