Power Plant Operator
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 January 2026 |
| Location: | TR16 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornwall Staff Agency |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | POWERPLANTOP2025-9737 |
Summary
Our client a geothermal engineer site in Cornwall are seeking a power plant operator's to join their team.
Please only apply if you have relevant experience.
What we offer:
• £30K-£45K per annum
• Permanent position.
• Full-time | Rotating shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 4 rest days)
• Company benefits - TBD at the interview stage.
The role:
• Managing the safe and efficient start-up and shut-down of critical equipment - Including generators, auxiliary pumps, and other essential plant systems.
• Operating the plant in compliance with safety and environmental regulations, ensuring all processes run smoothly and efficiently.
• Controlling and maintaining auxiliary systems such as pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, filters, and power systems, ensuring optimal performance.
• Making real-time adjustments to keep the plant operating within performance parameters, whilst prioritising safety, efficiently, and regulatory adherence.
Requirements:
Essential
• Apprentice trained or qualified to ONC/HNC qualified in a relevant discipline (electrical, mechanical, process engineering, etc.)
• Proven experience in a power station operations team or similar industrial setting
• Solid knowledge of safety protocols and permit to work systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and able to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Right to work in the UK (we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role).
Desirable
• A minimum of one year's experience within electricity generation facilities (or similar)
• A keen interest in renewable energy and in contributing to Cornwall's transition to a net zero carbon future by 2030
• Willingness to work in challenging conditions, including heights and with mobile plant equipment, following appropriate training.
If you'd like to discuss this amazing opportunity please apply below.
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