Operations Technician

What will I be doing?

Working 12‑hour shifts (days and nights, averaging 37.5 hours per week with great blocks of time off in between), you’ll help keep our plant running safely and efficiently:

• Monitor, control, and optimise plant processes using the Distributed Control System (DCS), quickly identifying and resolving issues to maintain performance.
• Operate and maintain water tube boilers, including water analysis, chemistry monitoring, and ensuring optimal operation.
• Perform system isolations safely when required to protect people, plant, and the environment.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental legislation, and all operational protocols during normal running, start‑ups, shutdowns, and emergencies.
• Carry out regular checks, fault diagnosis, and support safe, reliable energy generation from waste.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experience levels—enthusiasm for sustainable operations matters as much as technical skills:

• Experience in energy recovery, power plants, waste‑to‑energy, or similar industrial processes (essential).
• Knowledge of boilers, combustion, process control, and relevant health & safety / environmental legislation.
• Preferred: BOAS Cert IBO and/or IOSH Working Safely qualifications (we’ll support your development from day one!).
• DCS system operation experience (desired but not essential—training provided where needed).

At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do—for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values—they’re everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply.

Your unique experience, perspective, and potential could be exactly what we’re looking for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and growth—competitive pay, pension plans, health and wellbeing programs, learning opportunities, and career development. Everything you need to thrive, both professionally and personally. Join us in transforming today’s environmental challenges into tomorrow’s innovative water and waste solutions.
At SUEZ, your work truly matters—driving action and shaping a more resilient, sustainable future.

I’m a Resourcing Business Partner, specializing in recruitment for energy recovery, technical divisions, and operations across the country.
With several years of experience in the field, I’ve built a strong track record in developing talent pipelines, engaging with candidates, and supporting managers to secure the right people for their teams.
I’m committed to supporting candidates throughout every stage of the hiring process, ensuring they feel informed, valued, and empowered to present their best selves.
As a part of our Social Value Recruitment Strategy, I represent SUEZ in key social value initiatives—supporting refugees through the TentUKPartnership, collaborating with UWE to shape green skills education, and helping service leavers transition to civilian careers through our Armed Forces Covenant commitments.