Senior Technician - Energy Recovery Plant Operations (DCS)

FCC Environment; East Farleigh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

On-the-job training and progression

Recognition scheme

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits

Job summary

FCC Environment is seeking an Enhanced Technician to join the Allington Energy from Waste Facility. You will support safe, efficient operation, monitor environmental compliance, and work under a shift rota to ensure continuous plant performance.

Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will operate plant systems via the DCS, coordinate contractors, and assist with maintenance and incident investigations while upholding strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant operations or maintenance.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience working with large boiler and rotating plant (preferred).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and develop teams.
• DCS knowledge is essential.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification (or working towards) is desirable.
• Ability to analyse technical issues and provide practical solutions.
• A proactive, safety-focused approach with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operating plant safely and efficiently in line with FCC procedures and environmental standards.
• Monitoring and improving health, safety and environmental performance across the site.
• Carrying out plant activities, including waste handling, boilers, turbines, pumps and associated systems.
• Supporting maintenance activities, including taking plant offline and returning it safely to service.
• Coordinating contractors and ensuring Safe Systems of Work are followed.
• Leading and supporting operational improvements to increase plant performance.
• Participating in investigations, incident reporting and root cause analysis.
• Ensuring all staff, contractors and visitors follow site safety procedures.
• Acting as a Senior Authorised Person and supporting emergency response where required.

Skills

Plant operations

Maintenance

Health & safety

DCS knowledge

Leadership

Risk assessments

Technical analysis

Education

NEBOSH / IOSH (desirable)

Tools

DCS

Job description

FCC Environment is seeking an Enhanced Technician to join the Allington Energy from Waste Facility. You will support safe, efficient operation, monitor environmental compliance, and work under a shift rota to ensure continuous plant performance.

Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will operate plant systems via the DCS, coordinate contractors, and assist with maintenance and incident investigations while upholding strict safety standards.