Operations Technician

Doncaster, South Yorkshire -Shift-Based Role (Days, Nights, Weekends & Bank Holidays) 

Be at the heart of the energy transition. Fidra Energy is looking for a number of Operations Technicians to help operate and maintain our Thorpe Marsh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work with industry-leading technology supporting the UK's transition to a low-carbon energy future. You'll play a key role in ensuring safe, reliable and efficient plant operations while developing your career in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the energy industry.  

What you'll be doing:

• Monitoring and operating the BESS plant through SCADA and control systems
• Carrying out routine inspections and operational checks
• Responding to alarms, faults and abnormal conditions
• Supporting maintenance activities and fault finding
• Assisting with permit-to-work and isolation processes
• Maintaining accurate operational records and shift handovers
• Contributing to a strong safety culture and continuous improvement activities  

What we're looking for:

• Electrical or technical qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Experience within industrial, utilities, manufacturing, power generation or energy environments
• Good understanding of electrical and/or mechanical systems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Experience with SCADA systems, renewable energy assets or BESS technology would be advantageous

Why join Fidra Energy?

As part of our Operations team, you'll work with industry-leading technology, receive exposure to a broad range of operational and engineering activities, and help shape how a new operation is run from day one. 

This is a role that combines technical challenge, responsibility, career development and the chance to be part of a growing business with ambitious plans. 

The position will offer: 

• Competitive basic salary + shift allowance
• Bonus scheme – based on personal objectives(25%) and company scorecard (75%)
• Pension Scheme – EE 5% ER 10% for first 2 yrs then can increase, max company will pay is 15%
• Flex Fund of £2,160 pa, paid monthly into salary (£180)
• Life Assurance – x 8 of basic salary
• Group Income Protection - 50% of basic annual salary for up to 5 yrs
• Optional Benefits can include private medical cover, travel insurance, eyecare scheme, discounted gym memberships etc.