Senior Plant Operations Technician

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

OTE bonus potential

Benefits package

Training & development

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is recruiting a Senior Plant Operations Technician for our flagship process manufacturing site in Kent. You will support safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our energy-from-waste plant, reporting to the Shift Manager and coordinating activities while supervising contractors.

The role requires hands-on experience with large industrial plant, strong HSE knowledge, and the ability to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industrial, process manufacturing, power generation, waste management or similar environments.
• Supervising or coordinating operational teams and contractors.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and efficient operation of the plant.
• Coordinate contractor activities and ensure site safety procedures.
• Supervise and support operational teams across the facility.
• Operate and monitor plant equipment through the control system and on-site.
• Assist with plant isolations and support maintenance activities.
• Monitor health, safety and environmental performance across the site.
• Participate in incident investigations, audits and improvement projects.
• Support training and development of operational personnel.

Skills

Heavy industry experience

Contractor supervision

HSE procedures

Large-scale plant equipment

Hands-on operations

Tools

DCS control systems

Job description

Job Title: Senior Plant Operations Technician

Location: Kent

Salary: £65,000 (OTE: £75,000+)

Job Role of the Senior Plant Operations Technician

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Plant Operations Technician to join a well-established and highly successful process manufacturing operation. The site is a flagship facility within a larger group and plays a vital role in converting waste materials into sustainable energy, supporting environmental and operational excellence.

Working within a dynamic and hands‑on operations team, you will be responsible for supporting the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the plant. Reporting directly to the Shift Manager, you will coordinate operational activities, supervise contractors and site personnel, support training initiatives, and contribute to continuous improvement projects across the facility.

Sector - Energy from Waste / Process Manufacturing

Non‑Negotiable Requirements of the Senior Plant Operations Technician

• Experience working within a heavy industrial, process manufacturing, power generation, waste management, chemical, utilities or similar environment.
• Previous experience supervising, coordinating or supporting operational teams and contractors.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental procedures within an industrial setting.
• Experience operating or supporting large‑scale industrial plant and equipment.
• Ability to work in a hands‑on operational role and support day‑to‑day plant activities.

Desirable Requirements for the Senior Plant Operations Technician

• Experience working with boilers, turbines, pumps, motors or other rotating plant equipment.
• Knowledge of permit‑to‑work systems and safe systems of work.
• Experience operating plant equipment through a Distributed Control System (DCS) or similar control system.
• Experience carrying out investigations, root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• First Aid or Fire Marshal experience.

Responsibilities of the Senior Plant Operations Technician

• Supporting the safe and efficient operation of the plant.
• Coordinating contractor activities and ensuring compliance with site safety procedures.
• Supervising and supporting operational teams across the facility.
• Operating and monitoring plant equipment through the control system and on‑site activities.
• Assisting with plant isolations and supporting maintenance activities.Monitoring health, safety and environmental performance across the site.
• Participating in incident investigations, audits and improvement projects.
• Supporting training and development of operational personnel.

The Senior Plant Operations Technician will benefit from:

• Working for a recognised and industry‑leading organisation.
• Excellent salary and benefits package.
• Long‑term job security within a highly successful operation.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Career progression within a large multi‑site business.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to play a key role within a flagship facility.