Process Technician

FCC Environment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Process Technician for their Allington Energy Recovery Facility. This full-time role involves operating the plant safely and efficiently, monitoring systems, and performing maintenance tasks. Candidates should have a technical background in plant operations, experience with DCS, and a relevant NVQ qualification. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

On-the-job training

Recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Broad technical background in plant operations or maintenance.
• Practical experience with large boilers, rotating equipment, or similar process plant.
• Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Operate the plant in a safe and efficient manner.
• Monitor and operate systems including waste handling and boiler.
• Perform routine plant testing and ensure safe shutdown when required.

Skills

Technical background in plant operations or maintenance

Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a technical or science subject

IOSH Managing Safely training

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS systems

Job description

Overview

Process Technician

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Full-time, shift-based role (on a rotating shift pattern)

Location: Allington EFW, Kent, ME16 0LE

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further… As a Process Technician at FCC Environment, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Allington Energy Recovery Facility. Reporting to the Operations Shift Manager, you will carry out plant operational activities in line with FCC procedures, ensuring safety, compliance, and reliability. This is a full-time role, working a rotating shift pattern.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On-the-job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase and many more (Where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Operating the plant in a safe, compliant and efficient manner on a rotating shift basis.
• Monitoring and operating systems including waste handling, boiler and furnace, steam turbine generator, ash handling, water treatment, conveyors and filter systems.
• Using and interrogating complex Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or SCADA systems.
• Carrying out process and equipment fault diagnosis and rectification.
• Completing operational logs and handing over shifts accurately.
• Performing routine plant testing and ensuring safe shutdown of the facility when required.
• Supporting operational improvements, workplace investigations, and corrective actions.
• Acting as a Competent and Authorised Person for plant isolations in accordance with FCC Safety Rules.
• Supporting site health, safety and environmental performance, including safety inspections and emergency response duties.

What are we looking for?

• A broad technical background in plant operations or maintenance.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or SCADA systems.
• Practical experience with large boilers, rotating equipment, or similar process plant.
• Knowledge of operational procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Ability to carry out front-line maintenance.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a technical or science subject preferred, though relevant experience will also be considered.
• IOSH Managing Safely training (or willingness to complete).
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, CMMS systems etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork and the ability to work independently.
• Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to changing priorities.

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible. We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 4,200 people. The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together we will meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs.

FCC Environment are equal opportunities employers, we value diversity, and we are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

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