Shift Operations Technician

FCC Environment; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

On-the-job training and progression

Refer a friend scheme

Flexible benefits (cycle to work, Gym,

Employee Assistance Programme & Best D

Job summary

FCC Environment in Lincoln is seeking a Shift Operations Technician to reliably run the EfW plant, coordinating with the Shift Team Leader and maintaining safety, compliance and efficiency. The role includes plant operation, routine inspections and first-line maintenance support.

Two-person responsibilities include data recording and incident reporting, with opportunities for training and progression within a large UK-wide environmental services group.

Qualifications

• ONC/City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in relevant craft or thermal production operations.
• At least three years' experience in power generation, EfW or biomass operations.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Full understanding of Process & Instrumentation Diagrams.
• Experience with heavy process plant maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant safely during steady-state operation, start-up, shutdown and emergencies.
• Work from Central Control Room and on the plant as needed.
• Ensure day-to-day compliance with Environmental Permit and report incidents or non-compliance.
• Carry out routine plant inspections, adjustments and operations, including recording plant data.
• Respond to maintenance requirements within your experience and training.
• Support maintenance teams during outages and prolonged shutdowns.
• Carry out operational procedures to return the plant to service.
• Maintain shift logs, defect reports, and site procedures.
• Support outage planning, scheduling and coordination.
• Work towards multi-skilling across electrical, control/instrumentation and mechanical duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Health & safety awareness

Problem solving

Independence

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible working

On-call availability

Forklift operation

Education

ONC / City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in relevant craft

Experience-based qualifications acceptable

Job description

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further…

Shift Operations Technician

Salary - £38,940 - £48,675 (plus benefits)

Location & Postcode - Lincoln EfW, LN6 3QZ

As a Shift Operations Technician at FCC Environment, you will help ensure the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the site’s production activities. Working under the direction of the Shift Team Leader, you will operate an Energy from Waste high-pressure boiler, steam turbine generator and associated auxiliary plant, while undertaking first-line fault diagnosis and supporting maximum plant reliability, flexibility and availability.

This vacancy is for a full-time position.

Our promise to you

• - 25 days’ annual leave for full-time employees, plus Bank Holidays
• - Life insurance
• - Discretionary bonus scheme
• - On-the-job training and progression
• - Refer a friend scheme
• - Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership and many more (where applicable)
• - Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service through our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• - Operating the plant safely and efficiently during steady-state operation, start-up, shutdown and emergency situations.
• - Working from the Central Control Room and on the plant as required by operational demands.
• - Ensuring day-to-day compliance with the Environmental Permit and reporting incidents or non-compliance to the Shift Team Leader.
• - Carrying out routine plant inspections, adjustments and operations, including collecting and accurately recording plant data.
• - Responding to first-line and breakdown maintenance requirements within the limits of your experience and training.
• - Supporting maintenance teams during maintenance activities, outages and prolonged shutdowns.
• - Carrying out operational procedures to ensure the plant is in a safe and suitable condition to return to service.
• - Undertaking simple analysis of steam-cycle chemistry and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• - Maintaining accurate shift logs, defect reports, operational work specifications and site procedures.
• - Supporting outage planning, scheduling and coordination.
• - Working towards multi-skilling across electrical, control and instrumentation, and mechanical duties, with relevant training provided.
• - Contributing to a positive team culture and providing assistance to colleagues.
• - Participating in site health, safety and environmental initiatives.
• - Operating a counterbalance forklift truck, front-load mechanical shovel and grab crane safely, with training provided to suitable candidates.

What are we looking for?

• - An ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant craft skill or process or thermal production operations.
• - Candidates with a lower-level qualification may be considered where they have suitable relevant experience.
• - At least three years’ experience within the power generation, Energy from Waste or biomass operations and maintenance industries.
• - Experience of working with heavy process plant maintenance activities.
• - A good understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• - IOSH Managing Safely is desirable.
• - A good level of practical operational or maintenance experience and knowledge.
• - A full understanding of process and instrumentation diagrams.
• - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• - Familiarity with a range of computer applications.
• - The ability to work independently and take responsibility during changing operational situations.
• - Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• - A self-motivated, flexible and committed approach.
• - The ability to work flexible patterns, participate in on‑call arrangements and adjust working hours when required by the business.

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 across England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 4,500 people.

The profile of the UK’s recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are ready for the challenge of helping 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 is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.