National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Shift Operations Technician

Kingsnorth, Medway
2 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Shift Manager (Energy from Waste)

Shift Equipment Technician

Multi skilled Technician

Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Shift Team Leader

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading company, within the Power Generation sector, to recruit for a Production/Operations Technician to join their Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Rochester, Kent.

The vital Production/Operations Technician role comes with a basic salary of £42,000 - £46,800 + c.£12,000 shift allowance + c.£2,000 location allowance + overtime + up to 20%bonus + excellent benefits package.

If you're an experienced Production/Operations Technician and keen to work for one of the largest operators of Gas Power Stations in the UK, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

Oversee the safe & efficient operation of the plant via the DCS/SCADA system
Oversee the steam raising process through the central control room.
Carry out first-line maintenance across the whole site
Involved with operation & project management activities on site
Adhering to HSE / Safety Rules / LOTO / Permit to Work System
Supervising contractors
Implement the safety rules up to the level of HV Senior Authorised Person / Safety Co-ordinator

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

A qualification such as ONC/HND/HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, EC&I, etc.
Ideally have HV authorised person experience - not a necessity
Having a formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH will be advantageous

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

The Production Technician role would suit someone who has:

Prior Operations/Maintenance experience within a heavy process engineering environments such as Power (CCGT, Energy from Waste, Biomass, Coal, CHP), Refineries, Paper Mills, etc.
Experience in first line maintenance experience across relevant discipline area (Process, Electrical, C&I, Mechanical).
Experience of operating within safety, environment and operational polices, standards, frameworks and statutory legislation.

Salary and benefits of the Production/Operations Technician

A starting basic salary of between £42,000 - £46,800 (depending on experience)
C.£12,000 shift allowance
£2,100 south east location allowance
Up to 20% bonus
Overtime
Other excellent benefits

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

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

How to Present Semiconductor Solutions to Non-Technical Audiences: A Public Speaking Guide for Job Seekers

Semiconductors are the foundation of modern technology—from smartphones and solar panels to EVs and medical devices. But as the industry grows in complexity and global importance, the ability to communicate how these technologies work—and why they matter—has never been more essential. For job seekers in the semiconductor sector, clear communication is now a vital soft skill. Whether you're an engineer, researcher, product manager, or commercial specialist, your ability to explain semiconductor solutions to non-technical stakeholders can set you apart in job interviews and on the job. This guide will show you how to structure your presentations, simplify technical content, design effective visuals, and confidently address tough stakeholder questions in a way that builds trust, clarity, and impact.

Semiconductor Jobs UK 2025: 50 Companies Hiring Now

Bookmark this guide—refreshed every quarter—so you always know who’s really expanding their semiconductor design, fabrication & equipment teams. The UK’s new Semiconductor Strategy (£1 billion over ten years), a wave of chip‑supply onshoring and record venture funding for compound semiconductors mean demand for design engineers, process‑integration scientists, test & yield specialists, EDA developers and field‑service engineers is soaring in 2025. Below are 50 organisations that have posted UK‑based semiconductor vacancies or announced head‑count growth during the past eight weeks. They’re grouped into five easy‑scan categories. For every employer you’ll see: Main UK hub Example live or recent vacancy Why it’s worth a look (technology node, culture, mission) Search any company on SemiconductorJobs.co.uk to view current ads, or set up a free alert so fresh openings land straight in your inbox.

Return-to-Work Pathways: Relaunch Your Semiconductor Career with Returnships, Flexible & Hybrid Roles

Re-entering the workforce after a career hiatus can feel like manufacturing a new wafer—high-precision and potentially daunting. In a specialised field such as semiconductors, where process nodes shrink and technology evolves rapidly, parents and carers returning to work need both technical refreshers and flexible arrangements. Fortunately, the UK’s semiconductor sector now offers a variety of return-to-work pathways—from structured returnships to flexible and hybrid roles. These programmes value the transferable skills you’ve gained, pairing you with mentorship, targeted upskilling and supportive networks to ease your transition back into chip design, fabrication, test or equipment engineering. In this guide, you’ll discover how to: Understand today’s UK semiconductor landscape Leverage your organisational, communication and resilience skills in semiconductor roles Tackle common re-entry challenges with practical solutions Refresh your technical and process knowledge through targeted learning Access returnship and re-entry programmes tailored to semiconductors Find roles that fit around family commitments—whether flexible, hybrid or full-time Balance your career relaunch with caring responsibilities Master applications, interviews and networking in the semiconductor industry Draw inspiration from real returner success stories Get answers to frequent questions in our FAQ section Whether you’re aiming to return as a process engineer, circuit designer, test development engineer or equipment specialist, this article maps out the steps and resources you need to reignite your semiconductor career.