Assistant Shift Operations Technician

Astute People · Croydon, London

Assistant Shift Operations Technician at Astute People, based in Croydon, London. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Croydon, London
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
31 Oct 2026

Reference https://www.astutepeople.com/job/assistant-shift-operations-technician-bbbh29403

About the role

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for an Assistant Shift Operations Technician to join their modern Energy from Waste Power Station in Croydon, South London.

The vital Assistant Shift Operations Technician role comes with a salary of £46,736 (inclusive of shift allowance and location allowance) + private medical + overtime + benefits.

If you’re an Assistant Plant Operator/Production Technician and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Assistant Shift Operations Technician role

Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

  • Monitoring and conducting plant checks on the machinery within site to ensure optimum performance is always maintained.
  • Carry out and ensure all work is conducted in accordance with the manufacturers guidelines and Safe System of Work
  • Follow company procedures in reporting accidents, incidents and near misses.
  • Assist in reaching the daily production targets as defined by site management.
  • Have a proactive approach to the improvements of operational and safety efficiencies within site
  • Assist with loading and unloading operations
  • Operation of mobile plant and machinery

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • A formal qualification in and engineering discipline would be ideal but not a necessity
  • A health and safety qualification such as IOSH will be advantageous
  • Mobile plant operation licences would be ideal (forklift, counterbalance, etc)

Personal Skills, Prior Experience and Knowledge

The Assistant Shift Operations Technician role would suit someone who has:

  • An Understanding of process/factory machinery.
  • Ability to use sensory skills to monitor the running of machinery.
  • Previous experience working within a process, production, or manufacturing environment.
  • A proven track record of high performance in a similar industry
  • Willing to work 12 hour shifts

Salary and benefits of the Assistant Shift Operations Technician role

  • £46,736 (inclusive of shift and location allowances)
  • Bonus
  • Private medical
  • Overtime
  • Other company benefits

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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Reference: https://www.astutepeople.com/job/assistant-shift-operations-technician-bbbh29403 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 31 Oct 2026 · Listed via Astute People

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