Operations Technician

Operations Technician

Location:

Snetterton

Company:
Renewable Energy Plant

Full‑time (40 Hour Contract) - Shift‑based - Permanent

Ready to build a cleaner future and grow your career in a modern, fast‑paced renewable energy plant? We're looking for an enthusiastic, practical person to join our client's Operations Team - whether you're already in power generation or coming from a hands‑on technical background with transferable skills. If you enjoy solving problems, working with machinery, and being part of a team that keeps essential equipment running smoothly, this could be the perfect move for you!

As an Operations Technician, you'll help keep the renewable energy plant running safely, reliably and efficiently. You'll play a key role in ensuring the plant produces clean, renewable energy for the local area.

• Monitoring and operating plant equipment (from the Control Room and out on site).
• Carrying out routine inspections and recording key data.
• Tackling first‑line maintenance and fault fixing.
• Keeping the plant safe by following environmental and safety standards.
• Supporting fuel deliveries and other on‑site operations.
• Responding to alarms, abnormal conditions and emergency drills.
• Working closely with mechanical, electrical and fuel handling teams.
• Keeping accurate shift logs and reporting issues.

• Be part of a growing, future‑focused industry.
• Excellent training: includes control room operation, safety procedures, and plant systems.
• Opportunities to upskill into mechanical, electrical or control roles.
• A supportive team culture where your ideas matter.
• Shift patterns that offer work‑life balance. This role is part of a rotating shift team. Flexibility is important as they sometimes adjust shift patterns to support the Power Plant needs.
• Competitive salary of £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications held + benefits.

You might already work in power generation, or you may come from another industry such as:
Manufacturing, Engineering, Oil & Gas, FM/Maintenance, Armed Forces, Process/Production Plant, Utilities, Transport/warehouse with technical experience.

• A technical qualification (mechanical, electrical or controls) OR equivalent hands‑on industrial experience.
• Practical experience working with machinery or process systems.
• Good understanding of safety and willingness to follow procedures.
• Strong communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

• Experience in a power or process plant.
• Knowledge of steam systems, boilers, turbines or similar equipment.
• Forklift/loader/crane tickets.
• Experience using a plant control system (DCS/HMI).

• Practical, hands‑on and a good problem solver.
• Enjoys working both indoors and outdoors.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Able to stay focused during busy or changing situations.
• A strong team player who also works well independently.
• Takes pride in doing the job safely and properly.
• Reliable, proactive and eager to learn.

Join our client on the Journey to a Cleaner Future! If you want a role where no two days are the same, where you'll develop specialist skills and contribute to real environmental impact, this is your chance. Apply now and take the next step in your technical career!

Please contact Louisa Coggs on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)