Support Technician - Energy From Waste Facility

CS 32581

Support Technician - Energy from Waste Facility

Up to £40,000

Location:

Allington, Kent

Hours:

Full‑time | Rotating Shift Pattern

Ready to power your career in a role that truly matters?

If you're a hands‑on technician who thrives in a fast‑paced industrial environment…

If you want real responsibility, real progression, and real impact…

And if you're looking for more than "just another shift job".

This could be exactly what you've been waiting for.

We're looking for a Support Technician to help operate and maintain a state‑of‑the‑art Energy from Waste facility in Allington, Kent – turning waste into energy and playing a vital role in the UK's sustainability journey.

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

As a Support Technician, you'll be at the heart of plant operations – keeping everything running safely, efficiently and compliantly.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating plant systems including boilers, steam systems, turbines, waste handling, ash handling, conveyors and water treatment
• Monitoring and controlling operations via Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Supporting environmental compliance and safety inspections
• Carrying out front‑line maintenance, fault finding and equipment rectification
• Assisting with plant shutdowns, isolations and safe systems of work
• Supporting emergency response as a trained First Aider and Fire Marshall
• Contributing to investigations, improvements and corrective actions
• Maintaining exceptional housekeeping and plant reliability standards

This is a rotating shift role – ideal for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and being trusted to make safe, effective decisions.

You're technically capable. Safety‑focused. Calm under pressure. And you take pride in doing the job properly.

You'll ideally have:

• A broad technical background in plant operations or maintenance
• About 2 years' experience in large boilers, rotating plant, or similar process environments
• Experience with DCS/SCADA systems (advantageous)
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work and risk assessments
• Ability to perform front‑line maintenance
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a technical/science discipline (preferred)
• IOSH Managing Safely (or willingness to complete)
• Good computer literacy (Microsoft Office, CMMS systems etc.)
• The resilience and initiative to work independently
• Flexibility to work shifts and respond to operational demands

Most importantly: you're reliable, team‑oriented and committed to high standards.

The UK's waste and energy recovery sector has never been more important. Facilities like this play a key role in reducing landfill and generating essential energy.

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger – while building a secure, progressive technical career.

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

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