Operations Production Engineer

Astute People; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy operations provider in Cumbria seeks an Operations Production Engineer for its combined heat and power plant. The successful candidate will support operational strategies, lead teams, and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role comes with a competitive salary, shift allowance, and career development opportunities. Ideal for proactive leaders committed to efficient plant operations. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent company pension scheme

Opportunities for further training and career development

Qualifications

• Experience in a continuous process or production environment.
• Familiarity with Safe Systems of Work, including permit to work.
• Ability to lead and mentor operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of site operational strategies.
• Lead and develop operational personnel.
• Monitor daily operating data and production losses.
• Drive continuous improvement across plant performance.

Skills

Proactive leadership

Strong decision-making abilities

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Commitment to continuous improvement

Education

HNC in relevant engineering discipline

Process Principles Operations 1, 2, and 3

Job description

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading O&M provider in the energy sector to recruit an Operations Production Engineer for its combined heat and power plant in Seascale, Cumbria.

The Operations Production Engineer role comes with a competitive salary, industry-leading pension, and a shift-based working pattern.

If you’re an Operations Production Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that places people, safety and integrity at the centre of its operations, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Production Engineer role

• Support the delivery of site operational strategies, ensuring consistent performance across day and shift teams.
• Lead and develop operational personnel, promoting safe, reliable and efficient plant operation.
• Oversee the coordination of work control processes, chairing relevant meetings and ensuring operational impacts are clearly communicated.
• Act as an operational subject matter expert on compliance, incident response, functional safety and site standards.
• Monitor daily operating data, production losses and plant status, ensuring accurate reporting and timely action close‑out.
• Provide operational support during plant upsets or incidents and deputise for the Operations Manager when required.
• Drive continuous improvement across plant performance, processes and procedures, keeping up to date with industry trends and regulatory requirements.
• Build effective relationships across the site, contractors and external stakeholders, representing Operations professionally at all times.
• Maintain Senior Authorised Person competencies, including LV and HV authorisation, and ensure adherence to Safe Working Procedures.

Professional qualifications

• HNC in a relevant engineering discipline or working towards completion.
• Process Principles Operations 1, 2 and 3 or equivalent operational qualifications.
• Experience in a continuous process or production environment.
• Familiarity with Safe Systems of Work, including permit to work, risk assessments and incident control.

Personal skills

• A proactive leader who can guide and mentor operational teams.
• Highly organised, able to balance safety, commercial and operational priorities.
• Calm under pressure with strong decision‑making abilities in abnormal or emergency situations.
• An effective communicator, confident in influencing, presenting and coordinating across departments.
• Committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary and shift allowance
• Excellent company pension scheme
• Opportunities for further training, authorisations and career development

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.