Shift Technician
26 days ago
Worthing
Shift Technician (Entry Level – Full Training Provided / Power Plant / DCS / SCADA) Location: Worthing, West Sussex Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 + Shift Allowance + Benefits Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Shift-Based Industry: Power Generation / Energy from Waste / Biomass / Process Engineering The Role We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Entry-Level Shift Technician / Trainee Plant Operator to join a modern power generation facility. No prior power plant experience is required – full training will be provided. This role is ideal for candidates looking to build a long-term career in engineering, energy, or industrial operations. Who Should Apply? • Entry-level candidates or those looking to change career, • Engineering apprenticeships, college leavers, or ex-military, • Backgrounds in manufacturing, production, warehouse, or hands-on roles, • Anyone with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn Key Responsibilities • Learn to operate and monitor plant systems using DCS/SCADA, • Support safe and efficient plant operation in line with procedures, • Carry out routine plant inspections, checks, and readings, • Respond to alarms and assist with fault finding and troubleshooting, • Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and basic repairs, • Work closely with the Shift Team Leader and experienced technicians, • Assist with stock control, consumables, and site deliveries, • Participate in planned and unplanned outages, • Operate site equipment (e.g. forklift – training provided if required), • Develop skills and knowledge to progress into a fully competent Technician Skills & Attributes • Willingness to learn and develop technical skills, • Interest in engineering, power generation, or industrial environments, • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability, • Ability to follow procedures and work safely, • Team player with a flexible approach to shift work, • Basic mechanical or electrical understanding (desirable, not essential), • GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths & English preferred What’s in it for You? • Full training provided – no prior experience required, • Clear career progression into Technician and senior roles, • Competitive salary with shift allowance and overtime, • Opportunity to gain valuable, industry-recognised skills, • Stable, long-term career in the growing energy sector, • Supportive and safety-focused working environment Additional Information • Shift-based role (days and nights), • Flexibility required for overtime and shift cover, • Right to work in the UK required