Assistant Shift Operations Technician

FCC Environment; Northwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

On-the-job training and progression

Refer a friend scheme

Flexible benefits, cycle to work, gym

Employee wellbeing programme & Best Dr

Job summary

FCC Environment, a leading waste and resource management company in the UK, is hiring an Assistant Shift Operations Technician for an Energy from Waste facility in Cheshire. You will support safe operation of high-pressure boiler, steam turbine generator and related plant equipment, under the Shift Manager, aiming to maximise reliability, flexibility and safety.

This full-time role involves rotating 12-hour shifts, inspections, data recording, environmental compliance, and assisting maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Energy from Waste plant or heavy industrial environment.
• Ability to read and understand functional diagrams and technical documentation.
• Strong health, safety and environmental awareness and practices.
• Full UK driving licence and able to work flexibly across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe and efficient operation of the plant during normal running, start-up, shutdown and emergencies.
• Carry out routine plant inspections and monitor equipment performance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and report incidents.
• Support maintenance through first-line fault diagnosis and operational assistance.
• Assist in returning plant equipment to service after maintenance or outages.

Skills

EfW experience

DCS knowledge

Safety awareness

Read diagrams

Education

Engineering qualifications

Job description

Hours: 12 hour rotating shift pattern, including days, nights, weekends and public holidays

Location: Cheshire, CW9 7ZR

As an Assistant Shift Operations Technician at FCC Environment, you will support the safe and efficient operation of an Energy from Waste (EfW) facility, including the high-pressure boiler, steam turbine generator and associated plant equipment. Working under the direction of the Shift Manager, you will help maximise plant reliability, flexibility and availability while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and environmental compliance.

This vacancy is for a full-time position working a rotating shift pattern.

Our promise to you

• 25 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays built into the shift rota
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On-the-job training and progression
• Refer a friend scheme
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Assisting with the safe and efficient operation of the plant during normal running, start-up, shutdown and emergency situations
• Carrying out routine plant inspections, monitoring equipment performance and recording operational data
• Ensuring compliance with environmental permits and reporting any incidents or non-compliance
• Supporting maintenance activities through first-line fault diagnosis and operational assistance
• Completing operational procedures to safely return plant equipment to service following maintenance or outages
• Carrying out simple steam cycle chemistry analysis and implementing corrective actions when required
• Participating in site Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives and procedure reviews
• Writing and updating operational procedures, contributing to continuous improvement activities
• Working closely with colleagues and other departments to maintain effective site operations
• Supporting multi-skilled activities across operational, mechanical and electrical disciplines as training is completed
• Providing on-call support and flexible working arrangements to meet business needs when required
• Operating mobile plant equipment such as forklifts, loading shovels and grab cranes, following training

What are we looking for?

• Experience within an Energy from Waste plant, power station or other heavy industrial process environment
• Engineering qualifications, such as City & Guilds, NVQ or ONC (desirable but not essential)
• Knowledge of control room DCS systems and plant operations
• Ability to read and understand functional diagrams and technical documentation
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work flexibly across a range of operational tasks and responsibilities
• Full UK driving licence
• Self-motivated and able to work independently during dynamic situations
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Positive, flexible and team-focused attitude with a commitment to personal development

About Us

FCC Environment is one of the UK's leading waste and resource management companies. We are committed to sustainability and transforming waste into valuable resources wherever possible.

We operate over 200 facilities across England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 4,500 people. The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher, and we need talented people to help us tackle climate change and meet the UK's waste management and energy recovery needs.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.