Operations Technician - Power Generation
Location: Kilroot & Ballylumford, Northern Ireland
Salary: £33,000 - £43,000 (Grade 13) + Shift Allowance (circa £8,000) + Structured Progression to £39,000 - £51,000
Build a Career in Energy
Are you looking for more than just another engineering job or want a progressive career move in the words fasted growing industry?
Do you want to work on some of the UK's largest power generation equipment while receiving industry-leading training and clear career progression?
This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of Europe's leading power generation businesses as part of a structured 2-3 year Development Programme.
Whether you're coming from a maintenance, engineering, military or process operations background, if you're eager to learn, technically minded and looking for a long-term career, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
What's in it for you?
This isn't a role where you're expected to know everything from day one.
You'll receive structured training, mentoring and professional development, giving you the opportunity to become a fully qualified professional working on critical power generation assets.
Training includes internal and external courses and qualifications:
This is a genuine long-term career with significant responsibility and excellent earning potential.
The Role
Working across both the Kilroot and Ballylumford power stations, you'll be responsible for the safe operation, monitoring and control of power generation equipment, helping ensure electricity is produced safely, efficiently and reliably.
Working alongside experienced Operations Engineers and Shift Team Leaders, you'll learn how to:
As your training progresses, you'll take on increasing levels of responsibility and become a key member of the Operations team.
What We're Looking For
The company is far more interested in attitude than ticking every technical box.
You'll be someone who is:
You'll ideally have:
Applications are also welcomed from candidates leaving the Armed Forces, particularly those with engineering or technical experience.
Salary & Benefits
Shift Pattern
You'll initially complete your training on a daytime-based rota before progressing onto the operational shift pattern, which includes a combination of days, nights and afternoons.
Apply Today
If you're looking for a career rather than just another job, and you have the drive, curiosity and ambition to develop into a highly skilled Operations Technician, we'd love to hear from you.
Interviews will be taking place throughout the recruitment process, so early applications are encouraged.
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