Entry-Level Plant Operator – DCS/SCADA Training

Unify; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Career progression

Job summary

Unify in Bedford, Bedfordshire is hiring an Entry-Level Shift Technician to be trained as an Operations Technician for a power generation facility. The role offers full training with no prior power-plant experience required and a clear path into technician and senior roles.

You'll learn to operate plant systems via DCS/SCADA, perform routine checks, respond to alarms, and support safety procedures while developing skills for progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
• Interest in engineering, power generation, or industrial environments.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to follow procedures and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate and monitor plant systems using DCS/SCADA.
• Support safe and efficient plant operation in line with procedures.
• Carry out routine plant inspections, checks, and readings.
• Respond to alarms and assist with fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and basic repairs.
• Work closely with the Shift Team Leader and experienced technicians.
• Help supervise contractors and ensure adherence to safety procedures.
• Assist with stock control, consumables, and site deliveries.
• Participate in planned and unplanned outages.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and organisation.
• Operate site equipment (e.g. forklift training provided if required).
• Develop skills and knowledge to progress into a fully competent Technician.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Interest in engineering

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Safety consciousness

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

DCS/SCADA

Job description

Unify in Bedford, Bedfordshire is hiring an Entry-Level Shift Technician to be trained as an Operations Technician for a power generation facility. The role offers full training with no prior power-plant experience required and a clear path into technician and senior roles.

You'll learn to operate plant systems via DCS/SCADA, perform routine checks, respond to alarms, and support safety procedures while developing skills for progression within a supportive team.