Unit Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 100% of your working week at Slough Power Station
Salary: SS06 £45,452 - £54,311 depending on skills and experience + £12.8K shift allowance + £2.8k London Allowance (OTE £48K-£66K) + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Shift Work
The role
Slough Heat and Power operates a Biomass thermal boiler to generate electricity and provide steam and district heating to the surrounding Slough Trading Estate network and customers. As Unit Operator you will be part of a shift team working day and night shifts over a 5-week rolling shift pattern to ensure base load generation is maintained.
Some of your other main accountabilities will include;
- Applying company safety procedures in all aspects of operation to guarantee that the accident rate is reduced to zero.
- Comply with our IPPC permit and ensure that the accreditation of the ISO14001 is maintained.
- Establish appropriate standards of conduct through leading by example in safety, environmental issues, time keeping and professionalism.
- Maintain competencies for all plant and duties you are accountable for.
- Provide support to the operations manager in any relevant staff development, share information and give advice when required.
- Assist in all Operational activities as directed by the Shift Team Leader
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have;
- Minimum safety accreditation - IOSH/NEBOSH
- Experience of operating solid fuel boilers, steam turbines and all associated auxiliary equipment. City and Guilds Thermal Plant Operation or equivalent would be advantageous.
- Experience of Safe Systems of Work, Power Generation Safety Rules, and Authorised Person's competence.
- Good inter personnel skills and leadership skills to work with all Power Station stakeholders and to manage the shift teams when needed.
- Aware of Environmental Legislation, policies, and procedures to maintain the Environmental ISO14001 standard and Environment Agency Integrated Pollution Prevention Control.
A full and valid UK Driving License will also be required.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
SSE Thermal keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how we generate energy.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Pamela Hendry on [email protected] or 01738 342002 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
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