Process Technician

Position: Process Technician (Permanent)
Process Technician

Our client is seeking a Process Technician to join their operations team, supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant running of a large-scale energy and process facility on a rotating shift basis.

This role would suit an experienced technician or a developing operator looking to progress within a highly regulated industrial environment.

What you will be doing:

* Operating and monitoring plant systems including boilers, furnaces, turbines, waste handling, ash handling, conveyors, and water treatment

* Using Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or SCADA to manage and optimise plant performance

* Carrying out front-line maintenance, fault diagnosis, and equipment rectification

* Completing operational logs and ensuring accurate shift handovers

* Supporting plant shutdowns, isolations, and safe systems of work

* Performing routine testing and ensuring safe start-up and shutdown procedures

* Supporting operational improvements, investigations, and corrective actions

* Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance

* Supporting emergency response activities and safety inspections

* Contributing to strong housekeeping standards and plant reliability

What we are looking for:

* Proven experience in plant operations, process engineering, or maintenance environments

* Experience working with DCS and/or SCADA systems (essential or highly desirable)

* Practical experience with boilers, rotating equipment, or similar process plant

* Strong understanding of safe systems of work, risk assessments, and operating procedures

* Ability to carry out front-line maintenance and basic fault-finding

* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a technical or science-based discipline (or relevant experience)

* IOSH Managing Safely qualification or willingness to complete

* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems

* Strong problem-solving ability and confidence working independently or as part of a team

* Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to operational demands

Why apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established operation offering long-term stability, structured training, and clear progression