Power Station Operator

SCINERGY Recruitment Limited; Scorrier; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Power Station Operator for a modern power generation facility in Cornwall. In this role, you will manage the start-up and shutdown of equipment while ensuring safety and environmental standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in power generation or a similar process environment, along with relevant qualifications. The package includes a salary up to £54,000, a performance-related bonus, and benefits such as private dental care and training opportunities.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private dental

Sick pay

Overtime opportunities

Training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in power generation, Petrochem, water treatment, refinery etc.
• Knowledge of steam cycle, rotating plant or high-pressure systems.
• Marine Engineers at LET/PO/3rd/2nd Engineer level considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and efficient start up, shutdown and running of turbines and generators.
• Monitor performance and adjust processes in real time.
• First-line fault finding and basic maintenance.

Skills

Experience in power generation or similar heavy process environment

Strong safety awareness

Ability to work 12-hour shifts

Education

NVQ/HNC/apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical or process engineering

Job description

Power Station Operator

Up to £54,000 + bonus + benefits

Redruth, Cornwall

Intro

SCINERGY Recruitment are seeking experienced Shift Operations Technicians / Power Plant Operators to join a modern power generation facility in Cornwall supporting safe and efficient plant performance.

The Role

You’ll operate and monitor key plant systems via DCS/SCADA, manage safe start‑up and shutdown of equipment, and ensure the site meets operational, safety and environmental standards. The role also includes first‑line mechanical and electrical maintenance, responding to plant conditions, and supporting planned shutdowns.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the safe and efficient start up, shut down and running of turbines, generators, pumps and auxiliary plant machinery
• Monitoring performance and adjusting processes in real time
• First‑line fault finding and basic maintenance
• Working to permits, isolations and safety procedures
• Keeping accurate logs, data and operational reports

What You’ll Need

• Experience in power generation or similar heavy process environment - Petrochem, water treatment, refinery etc
• NVQ/HNC/apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical or process engineering
• Ideally knowledge of steam cycle, rotating plant or high‑pressure systems
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work 12‑hour shifts
• Marine Engineers (Merchant/Royal Navy) also considered at LET/PO/3rd/2nd Engineer level

Package

• Up to £54,000 including shift allowances
• Performance related bonus
• Private dental
• Sick pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Training and development

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below or contact Callum at SCINERGY Recruitment on the contact info below:

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