Enhanced Technician

FCC Environment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Maidstone is seeking an Enhanced Technician to ensure the safety and efficiency of operations at the Allington facility. The role involves compliance with health and environmental policies, operating plant equipment, and supporting operational improvements. Previous experience in a similar position is required. This position offers competitive salary and various benefits including annual leave, pension scheme, and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

On-the-job training and progression opportunities

Recognition scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Flexible benefits

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Operating plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitoring and maintaining compliance with environmental permits.
• Carrying out risk assessments and operational procedures.
• Supporting operational improvements and performance enhancements.
• Administering safe systems of work and coordinating contractor activities.
• Participating in health and safety inspections and workplace investigations.
• Managing consumable materials and operational strategies.
• Performing first aid and acting as a Fire Marshal in emergencies.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar role

Job description

Overview

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Enhanced Technician

• Salary – Competitive
• Hours – 40 hours per week, working a shift pattern: 7am – 7pm / 7pm – 7am
• Location – Allington Energy from Waste Facility, ME16 0LE

As an Enhanced Technician at FCC Environment, you will be responsible for ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all operational staff, contractors and visitors at the Allington Energy from Waste Facility. Reporting directly to the Shift Manager, you will facilitate daily operational activities, operate plant equipment from the Distributed Control System and carry out on-site operational tasks efficiently and in line with FCC Environment’s procedures. You will also support operational improvements to enhance facility performance while liaising with the Maintenance, Cleaning and I/O teams.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave (full-time) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On-the-job training and progression opportunities
• Recognition scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle-to-work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase and more
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies
• Operating plant equipment safely and efficiently
• Monitoring and maintaining compliance with environmental permits
• Carrying out risk assessments and operational procedures
• Supporting operational improvements and performance enhancements
• Administering safe systems of work and co-ordinating contractor activities
• Participating in health and safety inspections and workplace investigations
• Managing consumable materials and operational strategies
• Performing first aid and acting as a Fire Marshal in emergencies

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a similar role

About us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste sent to landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

We operate over 200 facilities across England, Scotland and Wales, and employ around 4,200 people.

The profile of the UK’s recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together, we will 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.

How to apply

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