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Operations Technician
Toro Recruitment is seeking an experienced Operations Technician to join a leading biomass power generation facility in Scotland. This role is ideal for individuals with operational expertise in power plants, maintenance, or technical trades, including military backgrounds. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring plant operations run safely and efficiently while maximising reliability and performance. Full training will be provided to support career progression.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate the plant safely and efficiently, ensuring compliance with environmental and operational standards.
- Conduct routine inspections, operational testing, and data collection to maintain performance.
- Perform first-line maintenance, troubleshooting, and defect resolution to optimise plant reliability.
- Support fuel handling processes and coordinate plant cleaning activities to maintain site standards.
- Maintain accurate shift logs and use the maintenance management system to document operations and repairs.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience in power plant operations, production roles, or a similar technical environment (EfW, CHP, Biomass, Renewable Power Stations preferred).
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.
- Basic knowledge of chemistry, including safe handling of chemicals.
- Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively under pressure.
- IT literacy for data entry and reporting purposes.
What This Role Offers:
- Competitive salary starting at 42,000, with opportunities for overtime.
- A comprehensive benefits package, including a health care cash plan and employee assistance programme.
- Pension contributions with a 6% employer contribution.
- Annual leave of 33 days, inclusive of bank holidays, with additional leave for long service.
- Opportunity for career progression, including training to achieve Senior Authorised Person status.
This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week on a 24/7 shift pattern, with occasional national travel as required. If you are a proactive and skilled operator looking for a long-term career in the renewable energy sector, apply today.
