Plant Shift Operator

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

As a Shift Plant Operator based in Stoke-on-Trent, you will monitor and control boilers, turbines and associated plant equipment to ensure the safe and efficient generation of steam and energy. You will respond to operational issues, maintain accurate records, support continuous plant performance improvements and uphold high health and safety standards.

Client Details

This company is a well-established organisation operating within the energy and industrial sector. They manage a modern plant facility and are committed to maintaining high standards of operational performance, safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvement.

Description

As a Shift Plant Operator, you will be responsible for monitoring and controlling boilers, turbines and associated plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. The role involves using control systems to optimise plant performance, responding to alarms and operational issues, maintaining accurate shift records, supporting waste and material movements, and ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards

Profile

A successful Shift Plant Operator should have:

Experience and understanding of boiler operations or a heavy industrial environment.
Strong commitment to health, safety and operational procedures.
Good teamwork skills and a reliable, motivated approach to work.
Ability to carry out manual handling and physically demanding tasks when required.
Knowledge of computer systems and DCS controls would be advantageous.
Experience in process, mechanical, electrical or instrumentation engineering is beneficial.
FLT/FLS, BOAS, City & Guilds Small Thermal Plant, or similar industry qualifications are desirable.

Job Offer

Competitive salary of £39,779.76 to £43,791.16.

Permanent position within a growing energy and industrial operation.

Opportunities for additional training and professional development.

Hands-on role working with advanced plant equipment and control systems