Operations Technician - Shoreham

Job Title: Production Technician
Location: Shoreham
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £45000- £48000
Benefits: Pension, Private Medical, Incentive Plan, 25 Holidays

About VPI

VPI is a leading power company operating in the UK, Ireland, and Germany. We tackle the big, systemic challenges in the energy transition.

We bring together expertise in trading, operations, and engineering to identify and anticipate challenges that will emerge as the energy transition unfolds. We then act to solve them.

Today, our portfolio includes reliable thermal power, battery storage, and carbon capture projects.

Together, these assets deliver decarbonised, dispatchable, and flexible power generation to meet the needs of millions of homes and businesses.

The Role

Are you a hands-on Production Technician with a passion for operational excellence and safety? Join the team at Shoreham Power Station, one of the UK's most efficient and flexible gas plants, and play a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

You'll support the Production Team Leader on a shift basis, contribute to energy management, and help maintain compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

Operate the plant safely and efficiently in line with company and regulatory standards

Support the Production Team Leader in all production-related activities

Analyse and diagnose plant-related issues and implement solutions

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Protection legislation

Apply and implement safety rules up to HV Senior Authorised Person / Safety Coordinator level

Communicate with National Grid to meet REMIT obligations and load profiles

Conduct HSE self-audits and behavioural audits of contractors and staff

Carry out production routines and routine plant testing

Supervise contractors and manage production-managed contracts

Undertake maintenance activities within competence

Contribute to continuous improvement and station development initiatives

What We're Looking For

Minimum HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline

At least 2 years of relevant industry experience

Strong computer literacy and technical capability

Demonstrated team working and communication skills

Knowledge of safe working practices and HSE legislation

Ability to support electrical, mechanical, and control/instrumentation disciplines

Strong problem-solving, organisational, and time management skills

Self-motivated with a flexible, can-do attitude

Why Join VPI?

Known for our ability to think and act fast using our energy intelligence, our mission is to enable the energy transition by providing the power we need today and tomorrow.

Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to grow, VPI provides structured development pathways.

We offer a competitive salary, pension scheme, private medical insurance, long-term incentive plan, and holiday starting at 25 days plus bank holidays.

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a new challenge within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, we want to hear from you!