Shift Process Technician

FCC Environmental Services; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

On-the-job training and progression

Refer a friend programme

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing platform

Job summary

FCC Environment is seeking a Shift Process Technician to operate and monitor plant facilities that treat industrial wastes. This full-time role covers a 24/7 shift pattern with 12-hour shifts, focusing on safe handling, accurate record-keeping and regulatory compliance.

You will join a dedicated team, contributing to efficient waste treatment and process control while maintaining safety standards. The position offers a pension, life insurance, discretionary bonus, training, and flexible

Qualifications

• A degree, HNC or HND in Chemistry, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or relevant industry experience.
• Experience in process, chemical or waste treatment industries is advantageous.
• Experience with computer-controlled plant equipment.
• Strong health, safety and environmental understanding.
• Ability to work both in a small team and independently.
• Good planning and organisation in a fast-paced environment.
• Accurate record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and manage process and mobile plant for industrial waste treatment.
• Safely offload and treat waste per procedures and risk assessments.
• Plan and prioritise work to ensure compliant waste treatment.
• Monitor changing waste streams to optimise performance.
• Undertake chemical and photometric testing of waste materials.
• Maintain accurate operation and testing records.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify faults or maintenance needs.
• Carry out routine preventative maintenance.
• Operate weighbridge and complete waste transfer paperwork.
• Provide permits to work for internal teams and contractors.
• Support training and mentoring of new starters.
• Work with colleagues, contractors and drivers for safe operations.

Skills

Process plant operation

Safety awareness

Record-keeping

Teamwork

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree / HNC / HND in Chemistry or Chemical/Process Engineering

Tools

Computer-operated plant equipment

Job description

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

Shift Process Technician

Salary – £42,500 (plus benefits)

Hours – 24/7 shift pattern of 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off (12-hour shifts)

As a Shift Process Technician at FCC Environment, you will operate process plants for the treatment of industrial wastes. You will play a key role in ensuring waste is treated safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and operational requirements.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working as part of a 24/7 shift team.

Our promise to you

• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On-the-job training and progression opportunities
• Refer a friend programme
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, and many more (where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Operating, monitoring and managing process and mobile plant for the treatment of industrial liquid and solid wastes
• Safely offloading and treating waste in accordance with procedures, risk assessments and operating requirements
• Planning and prioritising work to ensure efficient waste treatment and regulatory compliance
• Monitoring changing waste streams and treatment processes to optimise performance
• Undertaking chemical and photometric testing of waste materials
• Maintaining accurate operational and testing records
• Monitoring equipment performance and identifying faults or maintenance requirements
• Carrying out routine preventative maintenance activities
• Operating a weighbridge and completing associated waste transfer documentation
• Providing permits to work for internal teams and contractors
• Operating mobile plant equipment for site transfers and vehicle loading/unloading
• Supporting the training and mentoring of new starters when required
• Working closely with colleagues, contractors and drivers to maintain safe and effective site operations

What are we looking for?

• A degree, HNC or HND in Chemistry, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or relevant industry experience
• Experience within the process, chemical or waste treatment industry would be advantageous
• Experience working with computer-operated plant equipment
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements
• The ability to work effectively as part of a small team and independently when required
• Good planning and organisational skills in a fast-paced environment
• Accurate record-keeping abilities

About us

FCC Environment is 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, and we need talented people to help us tackle climate change and meet the UK's waste management and energy recovery needs.