Production Technician
* 550674
* Closing at: Oct 28 2024 at 23:55 GMT
is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which is investing £24bn this decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.
Base Location: Keadby, North Lincolnshire
Salary: £41,583 - £48,296 + shift allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Shift Rota Days/Nights | Full Time | options available
About the role
SSE Thermal have a fantastic opportunity for a Production Technician to join our Operations team at Keadby. You will be part of a small operational shift team reporting into a Team Leader with operational accountability for Keadby 1 and 2 Power Stations.
The key responsibilities of the role are;
- Carrying out various operational activities including pre-start checks, start-up, shut-down and routine tasks. These tasks are both control room based and local to plant.
- Ensuring the power stations meet SSE's availability targets and are operated in line with internal and external compliance requirements.
- Completing various authorised roles under SSE's Safe System of Work, including isolation, testing and setting to work.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- A formal qualification in an operational and/ or engineering related discipline. You should preferably have experience of working in an operational role, working on large scale processing plant. Experience in delivering the accountabilities outlined would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills with great interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Ability to problem solve and work independently.
- As you will be required to travel to different sites and attend training off site, it is essential that you have a full driving licence.
What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for '' to find out more.
Our Benefits
* Sharesave Scheme
* 34 days of annual leave
* Option to purchase up to 10 days holiday
* Interest-free technology loans
* 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
* Private healthcare discounts
* Subsidised gym memberships
* 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
* Cycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limit
* Interest-free salary advance to cover transport season tickets