Operations Technician

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!