Operations Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026.
As Shift Operations Technician in the Enfield, Grain and Taylors Lane organisation you will be responsible for the Day to Day Operations of one of the most efficient Gas fired Power Stations in the UK, ensuring SHE compliance and high performance of the asset.
We are Uniper
At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!
Your responsibilities
- You will carry out the day to day operational requirements of the Power Station.
- You will carry out corrective maintenance and planned maintenance activities.
- You will be expected to diagnose faults and support with root cause analysis
- You must be capable of supporting the Shift Team Leader in Managing an Incident or Emergency
- You will drive the plants performance to achieve world class standards.
Your profile
Essential:
Good knowledge of the processes associated with Electrical Generation
Good commercial skills and an understanding of the Electrical Generation Industry
Awareness of Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance.
Ability to work across multiskilled teams.
Desirable:
Root cause analysis and incident investigation
Mechanical or EC&I craft skill.
HNC /HND or Degree in a related Engineering subject.
Senior Authorized Person.
Experience at working with High Voltage Electrical Generators and High Pressure systems.
Your qualities
At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.
Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:
- Competitive salary
- Personal development and Learning opportunities
- Enhanced company pension - With up to 12% company contributions
- 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Electric vehicle charging at our sites
- In house Occupational Health Services
- Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
- Performance related benefits
- Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, Health Care Cash plan or buy and sell extra holiday
- Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!
Your contact
Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager
Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.
Job information
Contract type:
Unlimited
Working Hours:
Full Time
Start Date:
ASAP
Deadline:
23/10/2026
Salary:
As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.