Shift Technician

We have an opportunity in Dunbar for a Shift Technician to join our team working 40 hours per week, on a 5 week shift pattern, to include nights.

The salary for this role will be £50,465 per year, inclusive of shift allowance, and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.

The closing date for applications is 31st July 2026. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

The Shift Technicianis responsible forthe safe and efficient operation of the plant from within a central control room and out in the field, on a 24-hour shift rotation. Working as part of a team, your duties will include plant and equipment process changes to optimise process performance, as well as process and equipment fault diagnosis and rectification along with system isolations.

You'lltake responsibility for DCS operation and alarm handling,as well as the operation of the ERF and boiler chemistry. When updating the shift log, the ShiftTechnician will include plant and processchanges, andensure a diligent shift handover takes place so the following shift is well-informed. Continuous and routine monitoring of the plant mustalsobe undertaken to minimise environmental impacts.

A key element of this role is continuous personal developmentin order tounlock your career potential, along with a flexible approach to ensure vital work is achievedtimelyand accurately.

What are we looking for?

• An understanding of safe systems of work, i.e. plant isolations.
• The ability to think logically and solve problems in an efficient way.
• A Safety qualification, preferably IOSH or NEBOSH.
• Mechanical, electrical or process plant experience.
• The ability to attainthe level of an Authorised Person is also desirable.

How to apply

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We are a Great Place to Work

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio.

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.