Shift Operations Technician

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Grays; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Private pension

Sick pay

Holiday leave in shift pattern

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd. is seeking a Shift Operations Technician for an upcoming Essex facility. You will work across control rooms and field locations, ensuring safe, efficient operations as the site moves from construction to commissioning.

The role emphasizes safe working practices, equipment troubleshooting, and continuous improvement within a heavy industrial environment. Training will be provided as the site progresses to full operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, electrical or process plant environments.
• Understanding of safe systems of work and plant isolations.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate plant and equipment from control room and field.
• Monitor plant performance and respond to alarms.
• Manage alarms within the DCS and optimize performance.
• Implement process changes to improve efficiency.
• Diagnose and rectify faults in plant and equipment.
• Perform plant and system isolations per site procedures.
• Maintain shift logs and accurate records.
• Ensure smooth shift handovers for safety.
• Follow site safety procedures and contribute to safety culture.
• Participate in ongoing training ahead of full operations.

Skills

Plant experience (mechanical/electical

Safe systems of work

Problem solving

Safety mindset

IOSH/NEBOSH qualification

Manufacturing/heavy industry

Authorised Person status (desirable)

Willingness to rotating shifts

Job description

Shift Operations Technician

Location: Grays, Essex

Working Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Industry: Industrial Operations / Manufacturing

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for Shift Operations Technicians to join a major new industrial facility in the Essex area.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a significant new project during its construction phase, supporting the transition into commissioning and full operational activity. You will play an important role in establishing safe and effective operating practices while developing your technical expertise within a complex industrial environment.

Working alongside experienced engineering and operations professionals, you will gain hands-on experience of the facility and help ensure operations run safely, efficiently and in line with environmental requirements.

The role will initially operate Monday to Friday before transitioning to a rotating shift pattern as the facility becomes fully operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate plant and equipment from both the central control room and in the field.
• Monitor plant performance, identify issues and respond to process alarms.
• Operate the Distributed Control System (DCS) and manage alarms effectively.
• Implement plant and equipment process changes to optimise performance.
• Diagnose and rectify process and equipment faults.
• Carry out plant and system isolations in accordance with established site procedures.
• Monitor operational processes and maintain required operating standards.
• Maintain accurate shift logs, documenting plant changes and operational activities.
• Complete effective shift handovers to ensure continuity of safe operations.
• Follow site safety procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Participate in ongoing training and development ahead of full operational activities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience within a mechanical, electrical or process plant environment.
• An understanding of safe systems of work, including plant isolations.
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to safety, operational performance and continuous improvement.
• A safety qualification, preferably IOSH or NEBOSH.
• Previous experience within manufacturing, power generation, chemical processing or other heavy industrial environments would be advantageous.
• The ability to attain Authorised Person status would be desirable.
• A willingness to develop technical knowledge and adapt to a rotating shift pattern.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join a major new industrial project from the construction and commissioning stages.
• Hands-on training and development alongside experienced engineering and operations professionals.
• The chance to develop a long-term career within a technically challenging industrial environment.
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
• Private pension scheme.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Holidays incorporated into the shift pattern.

Working Pattern

The position will initially operate Monday to Friday, working 40 hours per week. Once the facility becomes operational, the role will move to a rotating day and night shift pattern, with scheduled rest periods built into the rota.

If you have experience in an industrial, engineering or process environment and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career, we would be keen to hear from you.