Operations Technician

Astute People

Operations Technician

Salary Not Specified

Astute People, Ty-Du, Casnewydd - Newport

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d98e7e76d7954feebe2db7fd6325e4a9

Full Job Description

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor you will:

  • Assist in routine testing of the plant and equipment

  • Adhere to the H&S process of the plant, reporting any unsafe conditions and hazards to the Shift Supervisor

  • Assist with training personnel in roles required

  • Monitor the plant via DCS and its process to ensure that the operation aligns with all relevant operating procedures

  • Take part in pre-start checks following maintenance work or an outage


  • Professional qualifications
    We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Ideally have a Level 3 (C&G / NVQ) minimum qualification in a relevant engineering discipline

  • Ideally have a formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH

    Prior background within a Power Production site, this could be CCGT, Coal, Biomass, Energy from Waste, CHP etc

  • A solid understanding of health & safety in an engineering environment

  • Able to demonstrate excellent written & verbal communication skills, Astute Technical Recruitment Limited 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. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

    Astute's Power team is exclusively partnering with a large thermal power station O&M company to recruit an Operations Technician for its South Wales site.

    The Shift Operations Technician role comes with a competitive salary plus benefits and a clear development path., Completive salary

  • Shift working

  • Benefits Package

  • Opportunity to work on a modern Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Station