Process Technician - Energy From Waste Facility

Process Technician – Energy from Waste Facility

Up to £55,000

Location:

Allington, Kent

Hours:

Full‑time | Rotating Shift Pattern (5 days per week)

Want a role where your decisions keep an entire power plant running? If you’re an experienced plant operator who thrives on responsibility, confident working with boilers, turbines and complex control systems, and ready for a role where safety, skill and precision really matter, this is your opportunity.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Structured on‑the‑job training and clear progression routes
• Employee recognition programme
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme
• Flexible benefits package (including high street discounts, Cycle to Work, Gymflex and more)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & Best Doctors Service

As a Process Technician, you will coordinate and carry out operational activities to ensure the plant runs safely, efficiently and in full compliance with environmental standards.

• Operate plant systems safely and efficiently on a rotating shift basis.
• Monitor and control waste handling, boilers and furnace systems, steam turbine generators, ash handling, water treatment, conveyors and filtration systems.
• Use and interrogate complex DCS and/or SCADA systems.
• Diagnose and rectify process and equipment faults.
• Complete detailed operational logs and accurate shift handovers.
• Perform routine plant testing and manage safe shutdowns when required.
• Support operational improvements and workplace investigations.
• Act as a Competent and Authorised Person for plant isolations.
• Support site health, safety and environmental compliance, including inspections and emergency response duties.

You’re technically strong, safety‑focused and calm under pressure, enjoy problem‑solving and don’t cut corners.

• A solid technical background in plant operations or maintenance.
• Experience using DCS and/or SCADA systems.
• Hands‑on experience with large boilers, rotating equipment or similar process plant.
• Strong understanding of operational procedures and safe systems of work.
• Ability to carry out front‑line maintenance.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a technical/science discipline (preferred).
• IOSH Managing Safely (or willingness to complete).
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, CMMS systems etc.).
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently.
• Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to operational demands.

Energy recovery is playing a growing role in the UK's sustainability journey. Facilities like this reduce landfill, generate power and support environmental targets. As a Process Technician, you won’t just be operating equipment—you’ll be part of a mission‑critical operation with real environmental impact.

To apply for this role please send your CV to or call (phone number removed) ext 202 for more information.