Shift Operations Technician

Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with Marchwood Power Ltd to recruit a Shift Operations Technician for its CCGT Power station in Southampton

The Shift Operations Technician role comes with a salary of £55,975 plus shift allowance of £8,548 and other benefits.

If you’re an experienced Shift Operator in CCGT or ASTL / STL in power and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.

Reporting to the Shift Engineer you will:

• Respond to operational demands, ensuring the plant is operated safely and efficiently whilst always working within the environmental and safety limits.
• Work flexibly and without close supervision within the constraints of your ability and authorisations.
• Carry out fault-finding, problem solving and first line maintenance on plant, particularly during night shifts and weekends.
• Suggesting modifications and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain operational documentation, records, and procedures.
• Apply isolations under the company safety rules, ensuring the equipment is safe to be worked on.

• Apprentice trained or HNC qualified in a relevant craft (electrical / mechanical / process engineering etc.)
• Experience working in the operations team in a power station, with a strong preference for CCGT experience.
• Shift Team Leaders and ASTLs looking to move into CCGT from other industries / technologies would also be considered.
• Knowledge of relevant safety rules, and any experience with applying isolations / issuing permits is beneficial.

The Shift Operations Technician role would suit someone who is:

• Able to work independently, or as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and keen to progress within the industry.
• Happy to work at height, in confined spaces and drive mobile plant with the correct training.
• Able to work a shift pattern including days and nights.

• £55,975 plus shift allowance of £8,548 (£64,500)
• Private Medical
• Bonus Scheme
• Progression opportunities
• Full benefits available

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative.

We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.