Operations Technician

JR United Kingdom; Rochester; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Operations Technician for a key role at one of the UK’s largest gas power stations. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £61,000, plus bonuses and overtime opportunities. The ideal candidate will be passionate about safety and energy efficiency, ensuring reliable operations in a high-performance environment. You will operate and monitor critical plant systems, manage steam raising, and enforce safety protocols while supporting various operational activities. Join a leading power generation team and contribute to a sustainable energy future.

Benefits

20% bonus

Extensive benefits package

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in power or heavy industry, especially CCGT, EFW, or CHP.
• Safety-first mindset with HV or IOSH qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant systems via DCS/SCADA.
• Carry out first-line maintenance across the site.
• Enforce safety procedures and supervise contractors.

Skills

Plant Operations

Safety Procedures

First-Line Maintenance

Education

ONC/HNC in Mechanical, Electrical, or EC&I

Tools

DCS

SCADA

Job description

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Earn up to £61,000 basic plus bonus, overtime, and excellent benefits at a major UK gas power station in Kent.

This is a key role for a skilled Operations Technician looking to work at one of the UK’s largest CCGT power stations. Perfect for someone passionate about safety, reliability, and energy efficiency in a high-performance environment.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Up to 20% bonus + overtime
• Extensive benefits package

What you’ll be doing:

• Operate and monitor plant systems via DCS/SCADA
• Manage steam raising from the control room
• Carry out first-line maintenance across site
• Enforce safety procedures and supervise contractors
• Support project and operational activities

What we want from you:

• ONC/HNC or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or EC&I
• Power or heavy industry experience (e.g. CCGT, EFW, CHP)
• Safety-first mindset, ideally with HV or IOSH qualifications

Submit your CV today to join this leading power generation team.