Operations Technician

Alecto Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Operations Technician for a key energy facility in East London. You will ensure safe and efficient daily operations, control plant parameters, and perform first-line maintenance. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 and proven experience in a continuous process environment. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary & full benefits package

Training and development

Career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a continuous process or production environment.
• Confident with DCS systems and first-line maintenance.
• Strong analytical mindset to spot, solve, and prevent issues.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of daily plant operations and monitor plant parameters.
• Respond fast and smart to operational challenges.
• Carry out first-line maintenance and fault-finding.

Skills

DCS systems

First-line maintenance

Analytical mindset

Safe Systems of Work

Proactive attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 or time-served apprenticeship in engineering or process operations

Job description

CS 32715

Operations Technician - Power Station

Location: East London

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Employer: Alecto Recruitment (on behalf of a leading Power Generation Operator)

Ready to take charge of high-performance power generation?

If you're the kind of technician who thrives under pressure, loves keeping complex systems running smoothly, and wants to play a hands‑on role in delivering reliable energy to the grid — this opportunity is for you.

We're partnering with one of the UK's most respected power generation operators. They're looking for a sharp, safety‑conscious Operations Technician to join their East London facility and keep the heart of the plant beating — via the DCS system.

What You'll Do:

• Take ownership of daily plant operations — monitor, inspect, and control plant parameters.
• Keep everything running safely and efficiently, from startups to shutdowns.
• Respond fast and smart to operational challenges — routine, deviation, or emergency.
• Carry out first‑line maintenance and fault‑finding to keep downtime to a minimum.
• Manage fuel and material deliveries — from offloading to documentation.
• Support the Operations Supervisor with outages, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance and safety are always front and centre — because you know shortcuts cost more than time.

What You Bring:

• NVQ Level 3 or time‑served apprenticeship in engineering or process operations.
• Proven experience in a continuous process or production environment.
• Confident with DCS systems and first‑line maintenance.
• Strong analytical mindset — you can spot, solve, and prevent issues before they escale.
• Solid understanding of Safe Systems of Work, Permit to Work, and risk assessments.
• A proactive attitude and genuine pride in operational excellence.

Why Join?

You won't just be “pressing buttons.” You'll be part of a high‑performing team that keeps one of East London's key energy facilities running at peak performance.

You’ll get:

• Competitive salary & full benefits package
• Training and development — including HV authorization and ongoing technical upskilling
• Real career progression within the power generation sector
• The satisfaction of seeing your work power homes, businesses, and communities

Equally, if this role would not be of interest to you but may be for a suitable friend or colleague, we can offer paid referral fees for successful placements.