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 enthusiastic, practical person to join our clients 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!
What You’ll Do:
As an Operations Technician, you’ll help keep their 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.
Responsibilities of the Role:
- 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‑
- 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.
Why Join Them?
- 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.
Who They’re Looking For:
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.
If you’re skilled at working with machinery, diagnosing problems, thinking on your feet and staying calm under pressure – we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Need:
Essential to Have:
- 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.
Beneficial (but training provided if needed):
- 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).
The Type of Person Who Thrives in Their Environment:
- 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 out 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 07341 497822 or email louisacoggs@major-recruitment.com
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