Process Technician

Salary: £43,203 – £50,828 per annum (plus benefits)

Hours: Full-time, rotating shift pattern

Location: Allington EFW, Kent

H9 Talent Solutions are supporting a leading organisation within the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Process Technician. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established operator in a key role, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the Energy Recovery Facility.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Pension scheme and life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Ongoing training and progression opportunities
• Employee recognition and referral schemes
• Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase and more (where applicable)
• Access to wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate the plant in a safe, compliant and efficient manner on a rotating shift basis.
• Monitor and operate key systems including waste handling, boiler and furnace, steam turbine generator, ash handling, water treatment, conveyors and filter systems.
• Interrogate and control complex Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or SCADA systems.
• Carry out process and equipment fault diagnosis and rectification.
• Complete operational logs and conduct accurate shift handovers.
• Perform routine plant testing and ensure safe shutdown procedures when required.
• Support operational improvements, workplace investigations and corrective actions.
• Act as a Competent and Authorised Person for plant isolations under site safety rules.
• Support health, safety and environmental performance, including inspections and emergency response duties.

About You:

• A broad technical background in plant operations or maintenance.
• Experience with DCS and/or SCADA systems.
• Hands-on experience with large boilers, rotating equipment or similar process plant.
• Strong understanding of operational procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Ability to carry out front-line maintenance.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a technical or science subject preferred, though relevant experience will be considered.
• IOSH Managing Safely training (or willingness to complete).
• Competent IT skills (Microsoft Office, CMMS systems etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to changing priorities.