Operations Technician

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Contract type Permanent

Working Pattern Full time

Location based Bristol

Hours per week 37.5

Dates that interviews will take place Interviews will be held in place

Salary £32,291 - £37,879

Summary of vacancy

Are you excited about sustainable energy and helping turn waste into renewable power? Join us as a Shift Operations Technician in our Severnside Energy Recovery Centre and play a key part in generating clean energy while protecting the environment.

At SUEZ, we act for what truly matters — for the environment, for society, and for the future. This is the place for people who want to make a real impact, not just watch from the sidelines. Join us and help drive positive change through innovative solutions that build a more resilient and sustainable world.

In return, we offer a salary of £31,658 - £37,136 plus 20% Shift Allowance (~ £7,427), up to 10% Bonus (~ £3,713), Company Pension, and benefits catalogue

Total Package at the time of joining up to £48,276.

At SUEZ, your career is a journey full of possibilities. With diverse roles across multiple activities and locations, we empower you to shape your own path. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development — because when you thrive, we all succeed.

About

The Role

What will I be doing?

Working 12-hour Shifts (days And Nights, Averaging 37.5 Hours Per Week With Great Blocks Of Time Off In Between), You'll Help Keep Our Plant Running Safely And Efficiently

• Monitor, control, and optimise plant processes using the Distributed Control System (DCS), quickly identifying and resolving issues to maintain performance.
• Operate and maintain water tube boilers, including water analysis, chemistry monitoring, and ensuring optimal operation.
• Perform system isolations safely when required to protect people, plant, and the environment.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental legislation, and all operational protocols during normal running, start-ups, shutdowns, and emergencies.
• Carry out regular checks, fault diagnosis, and support safe, reliable energy generation from waste.

What are the requirements?

Skills

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experience levels — enthusiasm for sustainable operations matters as much as technical skills:

• Experience in energy recovery, power plants, waste-to-energy, or similar industrial processes (essential).
• Knowledge of boilers, combustion, process control, and relevant health & safety / environmental legislation.
• Preferred: BOAS Cert IBO and/or IOSH Working Safely qualifications (don't have them? No problem — we'll support your development from day one!).
• DCS system operation experience (desired but not essential — training provided where needed).

Who We Are

At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do — for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values — they’re everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included.

If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience, perspective, and potential could be exactly what we’re looking for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and growth — including competitive pay, pension plans, health and wellbeing programs, learning opportunities, and career development. Everything you need to thrive, both professionally and personally.

Join us in transforming today’s environmental challenges into tomorrow’s innovative water and waste solutions.

At SUEZ, your work truly matters — driving action and shaping a more resilient, sustainable future.

Meet your Recruiter - Marek Kovar



I’m a Resourcing Business Partner, specialising in recruitment for energy recovery, technical…