Energy plant operatives Pay Data UK — 2024

Energy plant operatives roles in the UK earn a median of £44,197 per year, equivalent to £19.88 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 15.0% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £32,261 to £68,145 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Energy plant operatives roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Energy plant operatives

Energy plant operatives operate boilers to produce hot water or steam and attend and operate compressors, turbines, electrical substations, switchboards and auxiliary plant and machinery to fuel nuclear reactors, drive blowers and pumps, electricity generators and other equipment.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• determines job requirements from switchboard attendant or operating instructions
• opens valves and operates controls to regulate the flow of fuel to boiler or generating equipment
• operates remote control panel to load fuel and remove discharged fuel elements from nuclear reactors
• adjusts controls to maintain correct running speed of turbine or generator and monitors temperature and pressure controls on boilers
• records instrument readings periodically and shuts down turbine/generator or boiler as demand decreases
• carries out minor maintenance tasks and prescribed tests and reports any faults

Entry Routes and Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically by apprenticeship, incorporating technical training and practical experience. NVQs/ SVQs in Electrical Power Engineering at levels 2 and 3 and apprenticeships are available.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.