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Shift Plant Operator
Salary: £39,820 - £46,847 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 4 on 4 off shift pattern
Location: Dudley EFW, DY2 8YT
As a Shift Plant Operator at FCC Environment, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facility, including the high-pressure boiler and steam turbine generator, along with all associated auxiliary plant. Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will help maximise plant reliability and performance while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, five days a week.
Our promise to you
- Competitive salary
- 25 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend programme
- Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase and more (Where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
What will you be doing?
- Operate plant equipment safely and efficiently during normal and emergency situations
- Carry out first-line fault diagnosis and assist with maintenance activities
- Undertake routine plant inspections and record data
- Monitor and maintain compliance with the Environmental Permit
- Apply isolations and safety procedures as an Authorised Person
- Write and review site Method Statements and Risk Assessments
- Analyse steam cycle chemistry and adjust dosing systems accordingly
- Support site emergency response and HSE initiatives
- Operate mobile plant and waste grab crane (training provided)
What are we looking for?
- ONC/City and Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in a relevant craft or process/thermal production operation
- At least 3 years of operational or maintenance experience in power generation, Energy-from-Waste, or heavy industrial process environments
- Sound understanding of health, safety, and environmental standards (IOSH Managing Safely desirable)
- Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and take initiative
- Willingness to work shifts, be on-call, and adapt to business needs
- IT literacy and familiarity with plant control systems
About Us
We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. We transform waste into valuable resources, operate over 200 facilities across the UK, and employ around 4,200 people.
We are proud to support a more sustainable society. Join us and help shape the future of waste management.
FCC Environment are equal opportunities employers. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all.
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