Operations Production Engineer

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading O&M provider in the energy sector is seeking an Operations Production Engineer for their combined heat and power plant in Cumbria. The role includes supporting operational strategies, leading operational teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have an HNC in engineering and relevant operational experience. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent pension, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and shift allowance

Excellent company pension scheme

Opportunities for further training and career development

Qualifications

• Experience in a continuous process or production environment is required.
• Familiarity with Safe Systems of Work and risk assessments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support operational strategies and ensure consistent performance.
• Lead and develop operational personnel for safe and efficient plant operation.
• Oversee work control processes and chair relevant meetings.
• Monitor daily operating data and production losses.
• Provide support during plant incidents and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Effective communication

Proactive approach

Education

HNC in a 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

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:

• 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

We are looking for someone with the following:

• 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

The Operations Production Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• 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 of the Operations Production Engineer role

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

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. 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. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.