Process Technician

FCC Environment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job description

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Process Technician

Salary: £40,662 - £56,200 per annum (plus benefits)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Allington Energy from Waste Facility, ME16 0LE

As a Process Technician at FCC Environment, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Allington Energy from Waste Facility. Reporting to the Operations Shift Manager, you will co-ordinate and carry out plant operational activities, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards while maintaining operational efficiency.

This is a full-time role, working five days per week.

Our Promise to You

• Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus
• 25 days’ annual leave (full-time working), plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On-the-job training and career progression
• Recognition schemes
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle-to-work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase, and more
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors service via our Wellbeing Platform

What Will You Be Doing?

• Operating the plant safely and efficiently in accordance with FCC Environment procedures
• Performing supervisory responsibilities in line with company policies and legislation
• Managing waste handling, boiler furnace operation, steam systems, fans, pumps, turbines, ash handling, and water treatment processes
• Acting as a Competent Person and Authorised Person under FCC Environment Safety Rules
• Supporting operational health and safety, including inspections, area responsibilities, and attending safety meetings
• Assisting with plant maintenance activities, including isolations and safe systems of work
• Monitoring and controlling operational consumables
• Supporting workplace investigations and root cause analysis activities
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external regulatory standards
• Undertaking company or specialist training as required
• Operating and interrogating complex Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Operating large mobile plant and overhead cranes
• Acting as a Fire Marshal and co-ordinating emergency responses when required
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping throughout the facility

What Are We Looking For?

• Previous experience in a similar role

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

We operate over 200 facilities across England, Scotland, and Wales, and employ around 2,400 people.

The profile of the UK’s recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together, we will meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

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