Shift Operations Technician — Energy-from-Waste Plant Growth

Viridor Limited; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Shift allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Training & progression

Benefits

Job summary

Viridor Limited in Runcorn is hiring a Shift Operations Technician to operate a 24‑hour plant, monitor processes from the control room and field, and drive safe, efficient performance. You will work in a skilled team, develop toward Authorised Person status, and benefit from training, a competitive salary (£43,871), shift allowance and annual bonus scheme, plus comprehensive benefits.

The role requires mechanical/electrical/process plant experience, strong safety mindset, and good IT skills;

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, electrical, or process plant environments.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work, plant isolations and safety systems.
• Good computer literacy and confidence using operational systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant systems via DCS and SCADA.
• Ensure safe operation during normal, startup, shutdown and emergencies.
• Monitor performance and implement process changes to optimise production and power export.
• Diagnose and rectify faults through trend analysis and inspections.
• Carry out routine testing, inspections and frontline maintenance.
• Maintain shift logs and handovers to incoming teams.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Process plant experience

Safe systems of work

Problem solving

Written communication

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH qualification

Tools

DCS/SCADA

CMMS

Job description

Viridor Limited in Runcorn is hiring a Shift Operations Technician to operate a 24‑hour plant, monitor processes from the control room and field, and drive safe, efficient performance. You will work in a skilled team, develop toward Authorised Person status, and benefit from training, a competitive salary (£43,871), shift allowance and annual bonus scheme, plus comprehensive benefits.

The role requires mechanical/electrical/process plant experience, strong safety mindset, and good IT skills;