Senior Operations Technician

EfW Senior Operations Technician Role Details

• Salary: £40,583 – £44,432
• Shift allowance: 20%
• Annual bonus: up to 10%
• Life assurance policy: 3 ×
• Pension: 5% employer contribution
• Hours:
  
  4 on 4 off, 12 hour shifts (7 am–7 pm / 7 pm–7 am); 18‑day break after 7 rotations
• Location:
  
  Cornwall Energy Recovery Centre – EfW

• Monitor, control, and optimise EfW plant operations to maximise availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot issues, adjust processes, keep accurate logs, and carry out sampling.
• Operate waste cranes and support safe, environmentally compliant site activities.
• Deputise for the Shift Manager when required, gaining leadership and decision‑making experience.
• Actively contribute to a positive safety culture and continuous improvement.

• Background in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering, qualified at HNC level or equivalent.
• Experience in an EfW plant or a similar process environment (e.g. biomass, power generation, energy or wastewater).
• Willingness to complete or work towards certifications such as BOAS, NEBOSH General Certificate, and training in root cause analysis and accident investigation.
• Knowledge of safe systems of work (SSOW); exposure to boilers, incinerators or HV switch gear desirable.
• Proactive, team‑focused mindset and commitment to sustainability and safe working.

• Structured development programme, mentoring and ongoing training.
• Competitive pay, pension plans, health and well‑being programmes.
• Learning opportunities and career development.