Shift Operations Technician

FCC Environment; Northwich; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in the UK is seeking a Shift Operations Technician to ensure the safe and efficient operation of their Energy from Waste facility. You will operate high-pressure boilers and turbines while adhering to health and safety standards. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of experience in energy generation and a strong safety mindset. This is a full-time position on a 12-hour shift rota with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in power generation or energy from waste.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Willingness to operate or train in FLTs, cranes, and mechanical shovels.

Responsibilities

• Operate the EfW plant safely and efficiently.
• Support first-line fault diagnosis and emergency response.
• Ensure compliance with the Environmental Permit.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Experience with high-pressure boilers

Familiarity with DCS systems

Strong communication skills

Ability to operate mobile plant

Education

ONC/City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in process/thermal operations

Tools

DCS systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further…
Shift Operations Technician
Salary –£37,477 - £51,531per annum (plus benefits)
Hours – 40 hours per week, 12hr shifts
Location – Lostock EfW, CW9 7ZR

As a Shift Operations Technician at FCC Environment, you will play a vital role in the safe and efficient operation of our Energy from Waste (EfW) facility. Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for operating high-pressure boilers, steam turbine generators, and associated auxiliary plant, helping to maximise plant reliability, flexibility, and availability while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental performance.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working on a shift rota.

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

What will you be doing?
• Operate the EfW plant safely and efficiently under all operating conditions
• Use DCS systems to control operations within environmental and performance constraints
• Support first-line fault diagnosis and emergency response
• Conduct routine and emergency HV switching operations as required under FCC Safety Rules
• Ensure compliance with the Environmental Permit
• Prepare the plant for safe return to service after outages
• Write and review Standard Operating Procedures and risk assessments
• Undertake basic water/steam chemistry analysis and take corrective actions
• Contribute to team development and maintain a strong safety culture
• Acting as an Authorised Person under FCC Safety Rules within defined competence


What are we looking for?
• A strong safety-first mindset with the ability to operate safely and compliantly in all situations
• Experience in operating high-pressure boilers, turbines, and related plant equipment
• Familiarity with DCS systems and a good understanding of P&IDs
• Hands-on approach to routine and emergency plant operations
• A proactive attitude to energy efficiency and environmental performance
• Ability to carry out first-line maintenance and support the wider maintenance team
• Confidence in writing, reviewing and updating operational procedures and risk assessments
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a small, motivated team
• Comfortable working a 12-hour rotating shift pattern, including days and nights
• Willingness to support outage planning, shutdowns, and business continuity
• Ability to operate mobile plant such as FLTs, cranes, and shovels (training can be provided)
• Flexible and self-motivated with potential for progression into Shift Team Leader role
• Flexibility to visit other FCC sites for training where required

Essential Experience:
• ONC/City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in process/thermal operations or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in power generation, Energy from Waste or biomass operations
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance
• Familiar with DCS and plant control systems
• Able to operate or willing to train in FLTs, cranes, and mechanical shovels
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams
• Strong written/verbal communication and procedure-writing skills
• Willingness to support multi-skilling initiatives (electrical, mechanical, C&I)
• Satisfactory completion of relevant CMS modules and ongoing training requirements

About Us
We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise landfill by transforming waste into valuable resources.
Operating over 200 facilities across England, Scotland, and Wales and employing around 4,200 people, we are at the forefront of tackling climate change and supporting the UK’s energy recovery goals.
We value people who bring ideas, drive, and determination to help us achieve more—and we hope that includes you.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

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