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Astute's Power team is partnering with a Biomass Power Station to recruit n Shift Technician for its sites in Lancing, West Sussex.

The Shift Technician role comes with a starting salary of £31,800 + bonus + benefits package.

If you have expereince you think would be beneficial for this role and are looking for work, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, as a Shift Technician, you will be responsible for:

Operating the plant via the DCS system
The safe and efficient operation of the plant including pumps, water treatment plant, motors, boiler plant etc
Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
Carrying out first line maintenance duties when required in order to keep plan running smoothly
Working within the Company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

DCS / SCADA expereince is preferable but not required.
A relevant technical qualification such as an NVQ/ONC/HNC in an engineering discipline is preferable but not required
Experience in operations and/or maintenance in a heavy process environmental involving steam raising.
Navy leavers with watchkeeping experience are also encouraged to apply.

Personal skills

The Shift Technician role would suit someone who has:

Able to work a 2D, 2N, 4off shift rota
Able to work well alone or within a team
Highly motivated with desire to learn and develop

Salary and benefits of the Electrical and Instrumentation Technician role

Starting salary of £31,800 + overtime
Benefits incl. bonus of up to £2,400 per year
Opportunities for quick financial progression
INDPOWAstute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful