Shift Operations Technician
Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
Bicester · posted 31 July 2026
Salary
£50,000 a year
Job type
contract
Location
Bicester, Oxfordshire
Category
Engineering
Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Energy company to recruit a Shift Operations Technician for their Energy from Waste Power Station near Bicester, Oxfordshire
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.
The Shift Operations Technician role comes with starting salary of £43,871 + £6,594 shift allowance + location living allowance of £2,654 + up to 10% bonus + overtime + private medical + benefits.
If you have experience operating heavy process plant via a DCS/SCADA system and are looking to work for a company who invest in professional development of their employees, then submit your CV to apply today. your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Operations Technician role
Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:
Using a DCS system, you will be required to start, stop and monitor the steam turbine, steam boilers, pumps, water treatment plant and more
Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures
Performing plant walk round and daily checks to ensure equipment is operating correctly and efficiently
Monitoring of continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) and perform corrective adjustments to the process when required
Providing technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff
Working within the company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
A relevant technical qualification such as an HNC/ONC/NVQ in an engineering discipline is desirable
Having authorised person / senior authorised person qualifications will be advantageous
A health and safety qualification such as IOSH will be advantageous
Personal Skills, Prior Experience and Knowledge
The Shift Operations Technician role would suit someone who has:
Experience working in a heavy process engineering environment such as power generation, paper mills, COMAH sites, steel works, cement, pharmaceutical, etc.
Experience in operating a DCS/SCADA system
Familiar with safety rules procedures
Ex forces engineer will be highly encouraged to apply whether this be Navy, RAF or Army
Salary and benefits of the Shift Operations Technician role
A basic salary of £43,871
£6,594 shift allowance
£2,654.04 location allowance
Overtime
Up to 10% Bonus
Private medical
Other company benefits
#LI-AP1
INDPOW
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. xwzovoh We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.
The Shift Operations Technician role comes with starting salary of £43,871 + £6,594 shift allowance + location living allowance of £2,654 + up to 10% bonus + overtime + private medical + benefits.
If you have experience operating heavy process plant via a DCS/SCADA system and are looking to work for a company who invest in professional development of their employees, then submit your CV to apply today. your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Operations Technician role
Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:
Using a DCS system, you will be required to start, stop and monitor the steam turbine, steam boilers, pumps, water treatment plant and more
Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures
Performing plant walk round and daily checks to ensure equipment is operating correctly and efficiently
Monitoring of continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) and perform corrective adjustments to the process when required
Providing technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff
Working within the company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
A relevant technical qualification such as an HNC/ONC/NVQ in an engineering discipline is desirable
Having authorised person / senior authorised person qualifications will be advantageous
A health and safety qualification such as IOSH will be advantageous
Personal Skills, Prior Experience and Knowledge
The Shift Operations Technician role would suit someone who has:
Experience working in a heavy process engineering environment such as power generation, paper mills, COMAH sites, steel works, cement, pharmaceutical, etc.
Experience in operating a DCS/SCADA system
Familiar with safety rules procedures
Ex forces engineer will be highly encouraged to apply whether this be Navy, RAF or Army
Salary and benefits of the Shift Operations Technician role
A basic salary of £43,871
£6,594 shift allowance
£2,654.04 location allowance
Overtime
Up to 10% Bonus
Private medical
Other company benefits
#LI-AP1
INDPOW
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. xwzovoh We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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