791 Operations Technician jobs in the United Kingdom

Plant Operator – Anaerobic Digestion

Up to £36,000

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

MC Technical Recruitment is currently looking to recruit a Plant Operator / Operations Technician, to work in a days-based role on an Anaerobic Digestion site based near Doncaster. Our client is a leading business within the Renewable Energy sector, seeking a Plant Operator to join their team.

As the Plant Operator, you will be responsible for:

• The day-to-day operations of the plant via SCADA control systems
• Carrying out daily site checks and first line maintenance tasks
• Maintaining vehicle movement logs & safety briefing drivers
• Assist with the logistics of the movement of gas storage containers

To be considered for this role you should have:

• Previous plant operations experience ie: using forklift/telehandler/shovel loader
• Experience working on a process plant is advantageous eg: Anaerobic Digestion/Water Treatment/ Chemical Plant/ Food processing
• A Full UK driving licence

What’s on offer?

• Competitive basic salary up to £36,000 depending on experience
• Other benefits include pension & holidays & generous company bonus
• Monday to Friday days based work
• The chance to work on a Renewable Energy process plant in a booming sector

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below or contact Matt George at MC Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) / (url removed) for a confidential chat.

• Operating the plant to ensure compliance in line with Company and Client procedures
• Carrying out first line maintenance to ensure plant availability and performance is at a high level whilst ensuring adherence with safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Identifying and reporting plant defects, observations and anomalies that may affect the safety of the site or operation of the plant
• Completing assigned safety duties, including safe systems of work, setting people to work and the company's safety systems
• Assisting the Operations Supervisor with projects and outage preparation
• Controlling the offloading of materials onto site, this may include road tanker fuel, oil and urea deliveries and directing the right material to dedicated storage tanks.

• C&G/NVQ Level 3 minimum in Engineering/Plant Operations or Apprentice qualified
• IOSH or H&S certificate

• Mechanical/Electrical maintenance skillset
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in Power Generation in an Operations based role
• Royal Navy Marine Engineer Leading Marine Engineers are welcome to apply
• Comfortable working alone and as part of a time during a shift

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Opportunity to join a CHP power plant

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. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Ready to find the right role for you?



Salary: 32,598 per annum rising to 35,242 upon completion of probation, plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 37 hours per week, Mon - Thu 7.30am to 3.30pm, Friday 3pm finish. 1 in 8 standby rota.

Location: East Calder WWTW, Livingston, EH53 0HB




When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.



Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.




What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn 1000
  
• Access to our people's pension scheme
  
• Free physiotherapy service
  
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing:

• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture by following all site rules, wearing correct PPE, reporting incidents on AVA (Eco Online), and using 'Stop the Job' authority when observing unsafe conditions
  
• Monitor plant and machinery operations using remote control room tools (SCADA), report maintenance requirements, and respond to plant failures outside normal hours as per roster schedule
  
• Oversee site deliveries including chemicals, monitor third-party contractors, and ensure all work complies with performance management systems, quality standards, and health & safety legislation
  
• Complete daily operational monitoring, logging of parameters, accurate CMMS reporting, and routine plant inspections while maintaining equipment certification registers
  
• Monitor and report consumable stock levels (fuel, chemicals, lab supplies, grit salt) and check all tools and equipment before use, reporting any defects to management
  
• Manage spillages correctly with proper cleanup and reporting procedures, while assisting maintenance technicians during repairs through cleaning and plant preparation
  
• Provide support during abnormal and emergency situations including plant shutdowns and license exceedances, plus undertake general housekeeping and cleaning duties as required
  

What we're looking for:

• Health and safety certifications: Asbestos, Chemical Safety, CoSHH, DSEAR, Fire, HAVS, and Legionella Awareness
  
• Operational safety training: Mechanical Isolation, Permit to Work, Pressure Jetting, and Thinksafe Isolations
  
• Working at height safety, slinging and signaling qualifications, Emergency First Aid certification
  
• Proficient communication and relationship management skills
  
• Strong time management and decision-making abilities
  
• Experience with Risk Assessments and Method Statements
  
• Basic IT proficiency for operational reporting systems

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Operations Technician

Our client, a leading independent Oil & Gas operator are currently seeking multiple Operations Technicians to join their multi skilled team, located in Wytch Farm, Dorset.

This is a full time, 12 month contract.

Regular Shift Pattern of:

7 x 12 hour days, 3 off, 7 x 12 hour nights, 18 off.

There will be 15 contracted shifts to be worked during the year out with the rotated pattern.

This is a critical role where you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation in an environmentally sensitive area at our client’s production facility in Dorset.

Experience / Qualifications:

• Completed a time served trade apprenticeship.
li>Knowledge of the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical Industry
• Strong technical background qualified to a minimum of HNC or equivalent
• Knowledge / skills of o SIRP (Safe Isolation and Re-instatement of Plant)

• PTW (Permit of Work/Safe System of Work)
• Process Safety experience
• ORA (Operational Risk Assessment)

Key Responsibilities Include:

HSE Performance

• Always demonstrate good safety behaviours and stop any unsafe acts witnessed and as part of the operations team, deliver on a personal commitment to safety.
• Implement all relevant policies and procedures as defined within the Operating Management System. Actively participate in any incident investigations and assist the team on determining root cause.
• Deliver full compliance with the Operating Management System, Golden Rules and Site Safety Standards.

Production and Technical Integrity Performance

• Complete maintenance and operations routines as defined in Maximo (Maintenance Management System) and ensure jobs are raised in Maximo to address all known defects.
• Contribute to production upset investigations to establish root cause for production deferrals and supervise vendor contractors within production discipline.
• Prepare Work Control Certificates and Isolation Control Certificates for vendor mobilisations and ensure that any spares required are ordered or available.
• Prepare plant for maintenance, including hydrocarbon freeing for containment breaks, and take all necessary steps to safely return the equipment to service with GOC work packs completed to the standard required
• Logging key performance parameters of production equipment and utilities equipment and ensure that work scope carried out by vendors is complete and that Maximo maintenance system is updated.
• Control isolations and permits as per the responsibilities of a Performing Authority and Isolating Authority.
• Implement operations and maintenance procedures, policies and safe working practices for your areas of responsibility. Update P&ID drawings & procedures for submission into document revision process.
• Ensure a clear and concise shift change handover and actively participate in continuous improvement processes.
• Monitor well annuli pressure each shift and report on any anomalies and start-up, shutdown and cycle wells as per the Well Operating Procedures. Ensure good communication with the Norwich hydrocarbon team and local PE’s with regards to production forecast, well availabilities and potential.

Environmental

< i>Ensure environmental hazards are identified and managed in task risk assessments.
• Operate and maintain effective controls of environmental aspects as per EMS
• Respond to unplanned events with environmental consequences and assure competence with respect to environmental responsibilities

Emergency Response

• Act as member of the emergency control team or fire team as appropriate. Responsibilities defined in the Emergency Response Plan. Participate in emergency response exercises at the site to ensure fully conversant with procedures.

Safety & Environmentally Critical Tasks

There are a number of Safety Critical Tasks that you will be made aware of and systems you will be required to competently operate

Working as part of the Operations Team, your primary responsibility will be to safely operate the site and prepare for maintenance activities within the operational and maintenance procedures, and to carry out site checks and report any inconsistencies to the Lead Tech/Operations Site Controller.

You will also be required to conduct the role of Performing Authority and Isolating Authority within the permit to work system, and to create and review Maintenance Preparation procedures and Process Operation procedures.

For further details regarding this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd

Job title: Operations Technician
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Location: Beckton
Hours of work: 37.5 hours
Salary: TBC
We're currently recruiting for an Operations Technician, reporting to the Operations Supervisor, at Beckton Energy Combined Head & Intelligent Power Plant located in south-east London.

Applicants must have experience of the following:
To be successful you have knowledge, skills, or competency in the following:

* A Time served apprenticeship (NVQ 3) in an engineering or process discipline.
* Experience of working a shift pattern & contributing to continuous process/production environments.
* Fault finding, route cause analysis, problem solving, first line defect repair and data monitoring.
* Following procedures, systems & processes, and meeting targets.
* Makes practical recommendations to continually improve operations.
* Safe System of Work processes & procedures: Permit to work risk assessments & method statements.


Working & contributing as part of a shift team you'll be responsible for safe, efficient operations, maintenance & improvement. Your responsibilities include:
* Following targets & direction ensuring SHEQ compliant operations and maintenance.
* Monitoring, inspecting, and controlling plant parameters & providing appropriate first line defect repair.
* Interpreting and controlling plant operations through the plant DCS.
* Providing plant start up and shutdown services and participating in emergency shutdown procedures.


Interested in this position? please click "apply now" We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. This permanent/contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Plant Operator – Anaerobic Digestion

Up to £36,000

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

MC Technical Recruitment is currently looking to recruit a Plant Operator / Operations Technician, to work in a days-based role on an Anaerobic Digestion site based near Doncaster. Our client is a leading business within the Renewable Energy sector, seeking a Plant Operator to join their team.

As the Plant Operator, you will be responsible for:

• The day-to-day operations of the plant via SCADA control systems
• Carrying out daily site checks and first line maintenance tasks
• Maintaining vehicle movement logs & safety briefing drivers
• Assist with the logistics of the movement of gas storage containers

To be considered for this role you should have:

• Previous plant operations experience ie: using forklift/telehandler/shovel loader
• Experience working on a process plant is advantageous eg: Anaerobic Digestion/Water Treatment/ Chemical Plant/ Food processing
• A Full UK driving licence

What’s on offer?

• Competitive basic salary up to £36,000 depending on experience
• Other benefits include pension & holidays & generous company bonus
• Monday to Friday days based work
• The chance to work on a Renewable Energy process plant in a booming sector

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below or contact Matt George at MC Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) / (url removed) for a confidential chat.

Ready to find the right role for you?



Salary: 32,598 per annum rising to 35,242 upon completion of probation, plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 37 hours per week, Mon - Thu 7.30am to 3.30pm, Friday 3pm finish. 1 in 8 standby rota.

Location: East Calder WWTW, Livingston, EH53 0HB




When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.



Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.




What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn 1000
  
• Access to our people's pension scheme
  
• Free physiotherapy service
  
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing:

• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture by following all site rules, wearing correct PPE, reporting incidents on AVA (Eco Online), and using 'Stop the Job' authority when observing unsafe conditions
  
• Monitor plant and machinery operations using remote control room tools (SCADA), report maintenance requirements, and respond to plant failures outside normal hours as per roster schedule
  
• Oversee site deliveries including chemicals, monitor third-party contractors, and ensure all work complies with performance management systems, quality standards, and health & safety legislation
  
• Complete daily operational monitoring, logging of parameters, accurate CMMS reporting, and routine plant inspections while maintaining equipment certification registers
  
• Monitor and report consumable stock levels (fuel, chemicals, lab supplies, grit salt) and check all tools and equipment before use, reporting any defects to management
  
• Manage spillages correctly with proper cleanup and reporting procedures, while assisting maintenance technicians during repairs through cleaning and plant preparation
  
• Provide support during abnormal and emergency situations including plant shutdowns and license exceedances, plus undertake general housekeeping and cleaning duties as required
  

What we're looking for:

• Health and safety certifications: Asbestos, Chemical Safety, CoSHH, DSEAR, Fire, HAVS, and Legionella Awareness
  
• Operational safety training: Mechanical Isolation, Permit to Work, Pressure Jetting, and Thinksafe Isolations
  
• Working at height safety, slinging and signaling qualifications, Emergency First Aid certification
  
• Proficient communication and relationship management skills
  
• Strong time management and decision-making abilities
  
• Experience with Risk Assessments and Method Statements
  
• Basic IT proficiency for operational reporting systems

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Operating the plant to ensure compliance in line with Company and Client procedures
• Carrying out first line maintenance to ensure plant availability and performance is at a high level whilst ensuring adherence with safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Identifying and reporting plant defects, observations and anomalies that may affect the safety of the site or operation of the plant
• Completing assigned safety duties, including safe systems of work, setting people to work and the company's safety systems
• Assisting the Operations Supervisor with projects and outage preparation
• Controlling the offloading of materials onto site, this may include road tanker fuel, oil and urea deliveries and directing the right material to dedicated storage tanks.

• C&G/NVQ Level 3 minimum in Engineering/Plant Operations or Apprentice qualified
• IOSH or H&S certificate

• Mechanical/Electrical maintenance skillset
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in Power Generation in an Operations based role
• Royal Navy Marine Engineer Leading Marine Engineers are welcome to apply
• Comfortable working alone and as part of a time during a shift

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Opportunity to join a CHP power plant

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. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Operations Technician

Our client, a leading independent Oil & Gas operator are currently seeking multiple Operations Technicians to join their multi skilled team, located in Wytch Farm, Dorset.

This is a full time, 12 month contract.

Regular Shift Pattern of:

7 x 12 hour days, 3 off, 7 x 12 hour nights, 18 off.

There will be 15 contracted shifts to be worked during the year out with the rotated pattern.

This is a critical role where you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation in an environmentally sensitive area at our client’s production facility in Dorset.

Experience / Qualifications:

• Completed a time served trade apprenticeship.
li>Knowledge of the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical Industry
• Strong technical background qualified to a minimum of HNC or equivalent
• Knowledge / skills of o SIRP (Safe Isolation and Re-instatement of Plant)

• PTW (Permit of Work/Safe System of Work)
• Process Safety experience
• ORA (Operational Risk Assessment)

Key Responsibilities Include:

HSE Performance

• Always demonstrate good safety behaviours and stop any unsafe acts witnessed and as part of the operations team, deliver on a personal commitment to safety.
• Implement all relevant policies and procedures as defined within the Operating Management System. Actively participate in any incident investigations and assist the team on determining root cause.
• Deliver full compliance with the Operating Management System, Golden Rules and Site Safety Standards.

Production and Technical Integrity Performance

• Complete maintenance and operations routines as defined in Maximo (Maintenance Management System) and ensure jobs are raised in Maximo to address all known defects.
• Contribute to production upset investigations to establish root cause for production deferrals and supervise vendor contractors within production discipline.
• Prepare Work Control Certificates and Isolation Control Certificates for vendor mobilisations and ensure that any spares required are ordered or available.
• Prepare plant for maintenance, including hydrocarbon freeing for containment breaks, and take all necessary steps to safely return the equipment to service with GOC work packs completed to the standard required
• Logging key performance parameters of production equipment and utilities equipment and ensure that work scope carried out by vendors is complete and that Maximo maintenance system is updated.
• Control isolations and permits as per the responsibilities of a Performing Authority and Isolating Authority.
• Implement operations and maintenance procedures, policies and safe working practices for your areas of responsibility. Update P&ID drawings & procedures for submission into document revision process.
• Ensure a clear and concise shift change handover and actively participate in continuous improvement processes.
• Monitor well annuli pressure each shift and report on any anomalies and start-up, shutdown and cycle wells as per the Well Operating Procedures. Ensure good communication with the Norwich hydrocarbon team and local PE’s with regards to production forecast, well availabilities and potential.

Environmental

< i>Ensure environmental hazards are identified and managed in task risk assessments.
• Operate and maintain effective controls of environmental aspects as per EMS
• Respond to unplanned events with environmental consequences and assure competence with respect to environmental responsibilities

Emergency Response

• Act as member of the emergency control team or fire team as appropriate. Responsibilities defined in the Emergency Response Plan. Participate in emergency response exercises at the site to ensure fully conversant with procedures.

Safety & Environmentally Critical Tasks

There are a number of Safety Critical Tasks that you will be made aware of and systems you will be required to competently operate

Working as part of the Operations Team, your primary responsibility will be to safely operate the site and prepare for maintenance activities within the operational and maintenance procedures, and to carry out site checks and report any inconsistencies to the Lead Tech/Operations Site Controller.

You will also be required to conduct the role of Performing Authority and Isolating Authority within the permit to work system, and to create and review Maintenance Preparation procedures and Process Operation procedures.

For further details regarding this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd