Job Description
Job Title: Shift Operational Technician\n\n Location: Beddington\n\n Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday (including night shifts)\n\n Salary: Circa £50,000 per year\n\n (Inclusive of shift allowance and participation in an annual bonus scheme, plus a comprehensive benefits package)\n\nJob Overview:\n\nAn opportunity has arisen for a Shift Operational Technician to join the team responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a plant on a 24-hour shift rotation. The role involves both control room operations and field-based duties, ensuring the plant operates effectively and within environmental compliance.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nOperate and monitor the plant from a central control room and in the field.\n\nPerform plant and equipment process changes to optimise performance.\n\nDiagnose and rectify process and equipment faults.\n\nCarry out system isolations in line with safety procedures.\n\nManage DCS operations and respond to alarms effectively.\n\nOversee the operation of the ERF and boiler chemistry.\n\nMaintain accurate shift logs and conduct thorough shift handovers.\n\nMonitor plant performance continuously to minimise environmental impact.\n\nDemonstrate a commitment to ongoing personal development and career progression.\n\nMaintain a flexible and proactive approach to work.\n\nCandidate Requirements:\n\nUnderstanding of safe systems of work, including plant isolations.\n\nStrong logical thinking and problem-solving skills.\n\nA safety qualification (e.g., IOSH or NEBOSH) is preferred.\n\nExperience in mechanical, electrical, or process plant operations.\n\nThe ability to attain the level of Authorised Person is desirable