Trainee Power Plant Operator (2-Year FTC)

InterGen; Coryton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Bonus 10%

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing allowance

Sick pay

Eyecare vouchers

Savings platform

Enhanced parental benefits

Training assistance

Job summary

InterGen is offering a 2-year fixed term Trainee Operations Technician position at Coryton Power Station in Essex, United Kingdom. The role provides a structured training programme to develop skills for operating a modern power station safely and efficiently, with mentorship and progression opportunities.

The candidate will learn to operate, monitor and supervise plant equipment, support start-ups/shutdowns, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams while adhering to HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Level 2 Engineering.
• End of 2nd year as an engineering student OR at least 1 year in power generation operations.

Responsibilities

• Follow and promote HSE standards and contribute to safety initiatives.
• Learn to operate, monitor and supervise plant equipment from central control and field.
• Assist with start-ups, shutdowns and return-to-service activities.
• Support maintenance and engineering teams during planned and reactive work.
• Use maintenance management system for operational, compliance and safety tasks.
• Participate in testing, projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with experienced colleagues to become a fully competent Operations Technician.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Fault finding

Education

Level 2 Engineering

Job description

InterGen is offering a 2-year fixed term Trainee Operations Technician position at Coryton Power Station in Essex, United Kingdom. The role provides a structured training programme to develop skills for operating a modern power station safely and efficiently, with mentorship and progression opportunities.

The candidate will learn to operate, monitor and supervise plant equipment, support start-ups/shutdowns, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams while adhering to HSE standards.