Operations Technician - Power Station
📍 East London | 💷 £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus & Benefits | 🕑 12-hour shifts (days & nights)

Are you an experienced Operations Technician looking for your next challenge in the power generation sector?
We're recruiting for an Operations Technician to join the operations team at a CHP power station in East London, where you'll play a key role in keeping the plant running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

✅ Key Responsibilities:

Start up, shut down, and monitor gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, pumps, water treatment plant, and heat exchangers via the DCS control system.

Diagnose plant issues and carry out first-line maintenance, reporting defects to the Shift Team Leader.

Perform routine operational checks, plant testing, and inspections.

Supervise contractors working on site.

Support other departments (Mechanical, Electrical, C&I) when required.

Undertake projects to build knowledge and enhance plant performance.

Ensure all activities are carried out with the highest regard for health, safety, and environmental compliance.

🎯 Candidate Requirements:

Operational experience in Power Generation (steam experience preferred), or transferable heavy industry experience.

Candidates from Royal Navy / Military engineering backgrounds are welcome to apply.

Relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).

Strong awareness of health, safety, and environmental standards.

A detail-oriented team player with good communication skills.

💡 What's in it for you:

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (DOE)

Bonus + company benefits

12-hour shift pattern (days & nights)

Extensive training and development opportunities

Clear progression path within a growing energy business

📩 Apply now with your CV or call Ashley on (phone number removed) for more information.

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