Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for us to recruit a Power Plant Operator on a permanent basis within the Operations department at Lynemouth Power Station.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation of a high-pressure boiler and the 140Mwe Turbo Alternator Unit. The role is critical to the safe and efficient operation of the generating units.
Key Responsibilities


Reporting to the Shift Manager, the responsibilities are to:Work as part of a shift team to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the generating units. Undertake plant and unit inspections, monitoring plant status and responding to alarms. Undertake routine plant change overs as well as identifying defect and potentially unsafe conditions. Identify and recording any defects and safety issues identified during plant inspections in the Maintenance Management system. Gather, analyse, interpret, and log plant performance data relevant to the area under your control and implement changes to improve operational efficiency with the assistance of the Power Plant Controller(s) as required. Undertake standard operational duties in one of the three roles: Unit Operator, General Duties Operator or Ash Plant Operator. Remove plant from service and assisting in the isolating of plant in readiness for the issue of safety documents. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Background

Experience / knowledge of safe systems of work, including permit to work, method statements and risk assessments. Experience working in a fast-paced environment, often under pressure and working to tight timescales. Experience of working in heavy industrial or engineering environments, preferably power generation.

Behaviours

Excellent team worker who can create and maintain collaborative, productive working relationships. Demonstrates personal commitment to the highest standards of safety through their own actions and attention. Self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic work environment. A critical thinker who is comfortable to make decisions under time pressure. Good verbal communication skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

5 GCSE's (or equivalent), to include Maths and English at Level 4 / grade C - essential.*
Level 3 qualification (e.g. ONC, NVQ, A-level) in either Maths, Science, Design & Technology, or a similar relevant subject - essential.*
HNC (level 4) in Engineering, or a similar relevant subject - essential.*
Equivalent relevant experience in power generation at a similar level - desirable*.
Further Information

Recruitment Agencies

This role is being advertised directly by EP UK Investments Ltd. At our discretion we will contact select recruitment partners and kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.
About EP UK Investments Ltd


EPUKI is the UK division of Energeticky a pr?myslovy holding (EPH), one of Europe's largest private energy groups with over 70 companies and around 15,000 colleagues across the energy value chain. Operating in key European markets, EPH manages EUR28.9bn in assets and delivers an EBITDA of EUR2.6bn.



In 2025, EPH announced a major new joint venture with TotalEnergies dedicated to flexible power generation across the UK, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands and France. Once completed, this partnership will create one of Europe's leading flexible generation platforms, strengthening energy security and supporting the continent's transition to net zero. EPUKI's UK and Irish flexible generation assets will form a core part of this new joint venture.



Established in 2015, EPUKI has grown rapidly through acquisitions and development, now operating a diverse portfolio of renewable and flexible power generation assets. Today, we are one of the largest independent power generators in the UK and Ireland, with revenues of c.1.5bn and EBITDA of c.300m. We are proud of our entrepreneurial culture and flat leadership structure, where individuals at every level can make a real impact.



Our mission is to enable the UK and Ireland's low-carbon transition by providing reliable and flexible energy. To achieve this, we will:Develop, construct and acquire the right assets to support the transformation of the energy system. Invest in our people and our assets to meet the evolving needs of the sector. * Continuously challenge ourselves to identify opportunities, build knowledge and innovate.