At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate and maintain plant systems, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join FCC Environment, a leader in waste and resource management.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 25 days leave, pension, and flexible perks.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team tackling climate change together.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in plant operations and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 42249 - 63374 £ per year.
As an Enhanced Technician at FCC Environment, you will be responsible for supporting the safe and efficient operation of the Allington Energy from Waste Facility. Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will help deliver day-to-day operational activities, operate plant systems via the Distributed Control System (DCS), and ensure the site remains compliant with environmental permit requirements.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working on a shift rota basis.
Our promise to you:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days' annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend
- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service
What will you be doing?
- Operating plant safely and efficiently in line with FCC procedures and environmental standards
- Monitoring and improving health, safety and environmental performance across the site
- Carrying out plant activities, including waste handling, boilers, turbines, pumps and associated systems
- Supporting maintenance activities, including taking plant offline and returning it safely to service
- Coordinating contractors and ensuring Safe Systems of Work are followed
- Leading and supporting operational improvements to increase plant performance
- Participating in investigations, incident reporting and root cause analysis
- Ensuring all staff, contractors and visitors follow site safety procedures
- Acting as a Senior Authorised Person and supporting emergency response where required
What are we looking for?
- Experience in plant operations or maintenance, ideally within an energy recovery or process plant environment
- Knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and compliance requirements
- Experience working with large boiler and rotating plant (preferred)
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and develop teams
- Ability to develop and follow operational procedures and risk assessments
- DCS (Distributed Control System) knowledge is essential
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualification (or working towards) is desirable
- Ability to analyse technical issues and provide practical solutions
- A proactive, safety-focused approach with strong organisational skills
We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible. Operating over 200 facilities across the UK and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Enhanced Technician in Kent employer: FCC Environment
At FCC Environment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and opportunities for on-the-job training and progression. Our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing employees to contribute meaningfully to our mission of transforming waste into valuable resources while enjoying unique advantages such as flexible benefits and access to wellness programmes at our Allington Energy from Waste Facility.
