Process Technician

Maidstone, Kent
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Process Technician

Our client is seeking a Process Technician to join their operations team, supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant running of a large-scale energy and process facility on a rotating shift basis.

This role would suit an experienced technician or a developing operator looking to progress within a highly regulated industrial environment.

What you will be doing:

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Operating and monitoring plant systems including boilers, furnaces, turbines, waste handling, ash handling, conveyors, and water treatment

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Using Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or SCADA to manage and optimise plant performance

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Carrying out front-line maintenance, fault diagnosis, and equipment rectification

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Completing operational logs and ensuring accurate shift handovers

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Supporting plant shutdowns, isolations, and safe systems of work

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Performing routine testing and ensuring safe start-up and shutdown procedures

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Supporting operational improvements, investigations, and corrective actions

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Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance

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Supporting emergency response activities and safety inspections

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Contributing to strong housekeeping standards and plant reliability

What we are looking for:

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Proven experience in plant operations, process engineering, or maintenance environments

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Experience working with DCS and/or SCADA systems (essential or highly desirable)

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Practical experience with boilers, rotating equipment, or similar process plant

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Strong understanding of safe systems of work, risk assessments, and operating procedures

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Ability to carry out front-line maintenance and basic fault-finding

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NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a technical or science-based discipline (or relevant experience)

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IOSH Managing Safely qualification or willingness to complete

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Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems

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Strong problem-solving ability and confidence working independently or as part of a team

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Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to operational demands

Why apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established operation offering long-term stability, structured training, and clear progression

Job Info
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Job Title:
Process Technician
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Maidstone, Kent
Salary:
Competitive
Posted:
Feb 12th 2026
Closes:
Mar 15th 2026
Sector:
Engineering
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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