Site Operating Technician

TN United Kingdom; Hythe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Site Operating Technician to oversee operations at the Hythe plant and remote sites. This role involves managing day-to-day operational and maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. You will work closely with engineering teams, handle contractors, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional development. If you're a proactive and self-motivated individual with a passion for plant operations, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Life Assurance

25 Days Annual Leave

Company-Paid Private Medical Insurance

Subsidized Canteen

Professional Memberships

Flexible Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Volunteer Days

Access to Benefits Site 'YourHub'

Qualifications

• Experience in generating plant operation or maintenance.
• Understanding of power/business operations and safety/legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant to ensure safety and compliance.
• Plan and supervise maintenance activities, including contractors.
• Diagnose faults and report issues in plant and control systems.

Skills

Plant Operation

Fault Diagnosis

Health and Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Engineering Qualification

HV Apparatus Operation

Education

Engineering Qualification

Health and Safety Certifications (NEBOSH, IOSH)

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Job Title: Site Operating Technician

As a Site Operating Technician for the Embedded assets fleet of OCGT’s and Gas Engines, you will contribute to the day-to-day operational and maintenance requirements of the Hythe and remote sites. Your responsibilities include operating the Hythe plant and remote sites from the control room, executing plant operational routines in line with procedures, fault diagnosis, and breakdown recovery.

You will perform operational duties on a full shift cycle, including 'call out' duties outside regular hours. Occasional travel across the UK may be required to support the EA portfolio. You will collaborate with Engineering & Outage teams for plant shutdowns and recommissioning.

You will manage contractors for routine and non-routine work packages; Contract Manager or Contract Engineer accreditation is desirable.

This role offers flexible working within a site team environment, providing diverse operations and maintenance responsibilities, and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and maximize station potential.

Key Accountabilities

1. Operate and maintain plant to ensure safety, environmental compliance, and statutory requirements.
2. Perform routine duties to maintain plant performance, availability, and reliability.
3. Apply safe systems of work and take on roles within RWE safety rules up to Safety Controller level.
4. Diagnose faults and report issues in plant and control systems.
5. Use operational, maintenance, and safety documentation according to RWE standards.
6. Plan, organize, and supervise maintenance activities, including contractors.
7. Assist in outage preparation and project support.
8. Maintain plant and documentation, and liaise with customers.
9. Support commercial opportunities through flexible plant operation.
10. Assist in ensuring statutory compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience in generating plant operation or maintenance.
• Understanding of power/business operations and safety/legal requirements.
• Good teamwork, communication, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Flexible work approach, including seasonal and geographical flexibility.
• Engineering qualification or ongoing study.
• Health and safety certifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH.
• Knowledge of HV apparatus operation and fault-finding.

What We Offer

• Starting salary from £42,000 to £49,425 plus up to 10% bonus.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions, life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company-paid private medical insurance.
• Subsidized canteen, professional memberships, flexible benefits, and wellbeing support.
• Volunteer days and access to benefits site 'YourHub'.

Individual Capability

The candidate should be logical, confident, self-motivated, and responsible, with a proactive attitude to ensure successful operations.

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