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Production Technician

  • 551760
  • Closing at: May 26 2025 - 23:55 BST

Base Location: Keadby Power Station

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 | Flexible First options available

About the role

Keadby Power Station have a fantastic opportunity for a Production Technician to join our Operations team. 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.

You will

- Carry 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.

- Ensure the power stations meet SSE's availability targets and are operated in line with internal and external compliance requirements.

- Complete various authorised roles under SSE's Safe System of Work, including isolation, testing and setting to work.

You will 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.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSE Thermal keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how we generate energy.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Hannah on Hannah.e.cutajar@sse.com / 01738 341147 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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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

 

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