Shift Operations Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 26, 2026.
Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.
Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow? Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.
Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste.
Viridor is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources.
A fantastic opportunity for a Shift Technician has arisen at our ERF in Ardley, working 40 hours per week,on a 5 week shift pattern, to include nights.
The salary for this role is £43,871.00 plus shift allowance of £6,594.00, location allowance of £2,654.04 and enrolment into the company's bonus scheme.
Energy Recovery Facilities are vital in supporting the UK’s ambition to reduce waste in an efficient and effective manner, helping to reduce the impact of waste on climate change. After reducing, reusing and recycling as much as possible, our Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs) provide the infrastructure to efficiently recover energy from residual waste, meaning landfill becomes the last resort.
About the role
The Shift Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant from within a central control room and out in the field, on a 24-hour shift rotation. Working as part of a team, your duties will include plant and equipment process changes to optimise process performance, as well as process and equipment fault diagnosis and rectification along with system isolations.
You’ll take responsibility for DCS operation and alarm handling, as well as the operation of the ERF and boiler chemistry. When updating the shift log, the Shift Technician will include plant and process changes, and ensure a diligent shift handover takes place so the following shift is well-informed. Continuous and routine monitoring of the plant must also be undertaken to minimise environmental impacts.
A key element of this role is continuous personal development in order to unlock your career potential, along with a flexible approach to ensure vital work is achieved timely and accurately.
What are we looking for?
- An understanding of safe systems of work, i.e. plant isolations.
- The ability to think logically and solve problems in an efficient way.
- A Safety qualification, preferably IOSH or NEBOSH.
- Mechanical, electrical or process plant experience.
- The ability to attain the level of an Authorised Person is also desirable.
Why work for Viridor?
There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio and the development of our growing Polymers Recycling business.
What we can offer you
We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join, including:
- Your Share - our profit share scheme which offers all employees an opportunity to share in the company profits.
- Looking after your future, we offer an enhanced pension scheme, where we match your contribution (up to 7%).
- To protect your wellbeing, you will have access to a 24/7 employee helpline offering professional, emotional support and advice, as well as qualified Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace. You’ll also have access to discounted gym memberships and a Cycle to Work scheme.
- Participation in our refer a friend scheme - earn £1000 for every successful referral.
- To look after your health, we offer free eye tests and safety eyewear where needed, alongside a range of plans with Simply Health.
- Helping you make the most of your leisure time, we have a wide range of discounts available to you, ranging from hotels and holidays to cinema tickets and days out, as well as from a variety of high street retailers.
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We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.
We are a Great Place to Work
There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio.
What we can offer you
We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits
As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.