Power Generation

Operations Technician – Energy from Waste
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Kent
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)

MC Technical Recruitment is currently seeking an Operations Technician to join the process team of a well-established Energy from Waste facility in the Kent area. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a cutting-edge power generation environment, contributing to the safe, efficient operation of a modern EfW plant.

As the Operations Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Operating the plant via a Distributed Control System (DCS) to ensure optimal performance
• Supporting safe daily operations and coordinating activities across maintenance and operational teams
• Managing and ensuring compliance with site health, safety, and environmental policies
• Administering safe systems of work and supporting permit-to-work processes
• Monitoring plant conditions and responding to alarms and system changes
• Conducting operational checks, site inspections, and contributing to continuous improvement activities
• Assisting in plant start-ups, shutdowns, and emergency response
• Acting as a Fire Marshal and First Aider where required
• Supporting contractors and facilitating coordination with cleaning and I/O teams
• Other duties as required

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Experience in a similar role within Power Generation, Energy from Waste, or heavy process industries (e.g. Refinery, Cement, Paper, etc.)
• Familiarity with DCS operations and safe systems of work
• Strong understanding of plant processes, health & safety regulations, and environmental compliance
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent communication and coordination skills

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Holidays
• Pension scheme & life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Company benefits including cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts, and high street savings
• Access to health and wellbeing support programmes
• Ongoing training and career development

To Apply:

If you’re ready to advance your career in a high-performing operational role, please apply via the link or contact Matt George at MC Technical Recruitment on 01489 533 030 / matt@mctechnical.co.uk.