Production Technician

Production Technician

Position: Production Technician

Location: Rochester

Type of Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £45,000-£48,000 per annum + Shift Allowance + Benefits

Shift Pattern: Six-week rotating shift pattern, covering days and nights, seven days a week.

The Position

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Production Technician to join the team in Rochester on a permanent, full-time basis.

The successful candidate will support the Production Team Leader in the safe, efficient and effective operation of the station, undertaking a range of production-related activities on a shift basis. The role will involve monitoring and operating Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plant, ensuring operational performance meets business requirements while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with an engineering background and experience in power generation or a similar industrial environment to develop their technical skills and contribute to the successful operation of a major power station.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plant, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable operation.
• Support the Production Team Leader with all production-related activities and operational requirements.
• Start, stop and operate plant using computer-based control systems and physical plant equipment, including responding to emergency situations.
• Analyse, diagnose and resolve plant-related operational issues to maintain plant availability and performance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, particularly Health and Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Implement company, business and station policies, procedures and operational standards.
• Undertake safety-related duties in line with the required authorisation and competency levels, ensuring safe systems of work are maintained.
• Carry out routine production activities, plant inspections and operational testing.
• Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Liaise with management and National Grid to support station obligations, including REMIT requirements and maintaining agreed load profiles.
• Conduct HSE self-audits and behavioural safety audits of contractors and site personnel.
• Manage and supervise contractors undertaking production-related work.
• Undertake maintenance activities within the scope of competence and capability.
• Support electrical, mechanical, control and instrumentation disciplines with work planning and plant diagnostics.
• Participate in projects, training and development activities to enhance technical knowledge and operational capability.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum HNC qualification, or be prepared to undertake this, in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent.
• At least two years' experience in the maintenance and/or operation of a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plant.
• Previous experience in a power generation or industrial environment.
• Good computer literacy and the ability to use computer-based plant operating systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• An understanding of safe working practices and operational procedures.
• The ability to analyse technical information, diagnose plant issues and make informed decisions.
• Experience supporting electrical, mechanical, control and instrumentation activities.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with a willingness to develop technical skills and knowledge.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure.

The Person

The ideal candidate will be:

• A strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively across different disciplines.
• Confident communicating with colleagues, management and external contractors, both verbally and in writing.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to manage competing priorities.
• Analytical, with a positive and logical approach to identifying and resolving problems.
• Able to make sound decisions under pressure, particularly where health and safety and plant availability are concerned.
• Focused on achieving operational targets and delivering continuous improvement.
• Flexible and committed to maintaining high standards of safety, reliability and operational performance.
• Comfortable working a six-week rotating shift pattern covering days, nights and weekends.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established production team in Rochester, developing your engineering and operational expertise within the power generation industry.

You will play an important role in maintaining the safe and efficient operation of the station, working alongside experienced professionals and contributing to the reliability and performance of essential energy infrastructure.

Ready to Apply?

If you have experience in CCGT plant operations or maintenance, a relevant engineering background and are looking for your next career opportunity, we want to hear from you.

Interested in this position? Please click "Apply Now".

Company Information

This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a wide range of clients. Rullion is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.

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