CS 32715
Operations Technician – Power Station
Location: East London
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Employer: Alecto Recruitment (on behalf of a leading Power Generation Operator)
Ready to take charge of high-performance power generation?
If you’re the kind of technician who thrives under pressure, loves keeping complex systems running smoothly, and wants to play a hands-on role in delivering reliable energy to the grid — this opportunity is for you.
We’re partnering with one of the UK’s most respected power generation operators. They’re looking for a sharp, safety-conscious Operations Technician to join their East London facility and keep the heart of the plant beating — via the DCS system.
What You’ll Do:
* Take ownership of daily plant operations — monitor, inspect, and control plant parameters.
* Keep everything running safely and efficiently, from startups to shutdowns.
* Respond fast and smart to operational challenges — routine, deviation, or emergency.
* Carry out first-line maintenance and fault-finding to keep downtime to a minimum.
* Manage fuel and material deliveries — from offloading to documentation.
* Support the Operations Supervisor with outages, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Ensure compliance and safety are always front and centre — because you know shortcuts cost more than time.
What You Bring:
* NVQ Level 3 or time-served apprenticeship in engineering or process operations.
* Proven experience in a continuous process or production environment.
* Confident with DCS systems and first-line maintenance.
* Strong analytical mindset — you can spot, solve, and prevent issues before they escalate.
* Solid understanding of Safe Systems of Work, Permit to Work, and risk assessments.
* A proactive attitude and genuine pride in operational excellence.
Why Join?
You won’t just be “pressing buttons.” You’ll be part of a high-performing team that keeps one of East London’s key energy facilities running at peak performance.
You’ll get:
Competitive salary & full benefits package
Training and development — including HV authorization and ongoing technical upskilling
Real career progression within the power generation sector
The satisfaction of seeing your work power homes, businesses, and communities
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Equally, if this role would not be of interest to you but may be for a suitable friend or colleague, we can offer paid referral fees for successful placements