Shift Operation Technician

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future. Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this. Join us, as we rise to the challenge and  build a world where nothing goes to waste Viridor is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources.  We have an opportunity in Runcorn for a Shift Operations Technician to join our team working 40 hours per week. The salary for this role will be £43,871 per year, plus a shift allowance and  participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits. The closing date for applications is  15th October 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. About the role: Working within a 24-hour shift rota, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant from both the central control room and operational plant areas. As part of a skilled shift team, you will monitor and control plant processes, optimise performance, diagnose and rectify faults, and ensure all activities are carried out in line with health, safety, environmental and operational standards. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with mechanical, electrical or process plant experience who enjoys problem-solving in a fast-paced operational environment and wants to develop their career within a technically advanced facility. You will play a key role in maximising plant performance, waste throughput and electrical export, while ensuring ongoing compliance with environmental permit requirements and safe systems of work. Continuous development is encouraged, including training to become an Authorised Person and progression towards Senior Authorised Person status. What You'll Be Doing As a Shift Operations Technician, you will: Operate and monitor plant systems through the Distributed Control System (DCS) and SCADA platforms. Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant during normal running, start-up, shutdown, and emergency situations. Monitor plant performance and implement process changes to optimise production, waste throughput, and power export. Diagnose and rectify operational and equipment faults through trend analysis and plant inspections. Carry out routine testing, inspections, and frontline…