Operations Technician

SSE plc; Rochester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP access

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity/Adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking an Operations Technician at Medway Power Station in Kent to support safe, reliable and efficient generation.

You will monitor gas and steam turbines, HRSGs, pumps and water treatment plants, perform routine checks, and participate in improvements to boost plant performance and your knowledge base.

The role emphasizes health, safety, and environmental best practices within a permanent, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Operational experience in power generation or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Team-focused and detail-oriented with good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operating, monitoring and controlling gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, pumps and water treatment plants via the DCIS control system.
• Identifying and diagnosing operational issues and reporting defects via our electronic reporting system.
• Conducting routine checks, plant testing and inspections to maintain performance and reliability.
• Participating in continuous improvement and development projects to boost efficiency and knowledge.
• Ensuring operations comply with health, safety and environmental best practices.

Skills

Operational experience

Health & safety awareness

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Base Location: Medway Power Station, Kent

Salary: SS06 £45,452 - £54,311 + shift allowance + skills shortage allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

We're looking for an Operations Technician within our team at Medway Power Station, a world-class 735MW combined cycle gas turbine power plant, where you'll play a key role in supporting safe, reliable and efficient generation.

Some of your main accountabilities will include;

• Operating, monitoring, and controlling gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, pumps and water treatment plants via the DCIS control system.
• Identifying and diagnosing operational issues, reporting defects via our electronic reporting system.
• Conducting routine operational checks, plant testing, and inspections to maintain performance and reliability.
• Taking part in continuous improvement and development projects to enhance plant efficiency and your own technical knowledge.
• Ensuring all operations are carried out in line with health, safety, and environmental best practices.

To be successful in this role, we would love you to have;

• Operational experience in power generation or a transferable background in heavy industry.
• A relevant engineering qualification, for example an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• A strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• A team-focused, detail-oriented mindset with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Thermal keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how we generate energy.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

• Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
• Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service.
• Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme.
• As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Pamela Hendry on [e-mail] or 01738 342002 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.