Production Controller – Optimization & Monitoring in the Electricity Market

Centrica plc; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm is seeking a Production Planner to join their team in Cardiff. In this role, you will monitor and optimize operations of energy assets like wind turbines and batteries. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in the energy sector, proficiency in monitoring tools, and fluency in Danish and English. The position offers competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative working environment with a focus on sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Positive work environment

Flexible work structure

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant experience, ideally in the energy sector.
• Hands-on knowledge of monitoring tools or operational IT systems.
• Fluent in Danish and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize operations of energy assets.
• Submit production and consumption plans to TSOs.
• Provide customer service via phone and email.

Skills

Operational IT systems

Microsoft Excel

Customer service

Monitoring tools

Problem solving

Job description

Join us, be part of more.

We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that’s energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently – we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it.

About your team:

At Centrica Energy, our mission is to move it.

We’re energy movers by nature. We’re a global renewable energy trading company which helps move energy from source to use – powering businesses, homes, and societies as they transition to a new sustainable energy future. If the idea of working to create a sustainable energy future also moves you, we may very well be the right place for you.

Ready to be at the forefront of the green energy transition? This is your chance to take on a pivotal role in optimizing and monitoring the operations of cutting-edge energy assets like wind turbines, batteries, and Power-to-X technologies.

From a modern control room in Aalborg, you’ll help balance the European electricity system, working closely with TSOs and advising customers in real time. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to shape the future of energy, this opportunity is for you.

About the role

We are looking for a Production Planner to join our dedicated planning team in Aalborg. From our control room, you’ll be part of a 2-shift duty schedule, ensuring the real-time monitoring, optimization, and planning of operations for a wide range of energy assets including wind turbines, electric boilers, heat pumps, batteries, and Power-to-X units.

You’ll be a key player in balancing the European electricity system, maintaining close contact with TSOs such as Energinet. With your finger on the pulse of the electricity market, you’ll advise customers on operational decisions and contribute to the development of optimization tools that support both our team and our clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Participation in a 24/7 on-duty arrangement with 6 skilled colleagues.
• Monitoring and operational optimization of energy assets across all system service markets.
• Submission of production and consumption plans to TSOs.
• Start/stop operations of electricity-producing and -consuming units based on market signals.
• Planning and optimizing heat production for Heat and Power plants and district heating systems.
• Administrative ad hoc tasks and coordination with IT support and development teams.
• Delivering excellent customer service via phone and email.

What we offer:

An exciting role on the frontline of a rapidly evolving electricity market. You’ll also enjoy:

• A central role in a fast-paced, international company.
• Strong opportunities for professional and personal growth.
• Competitive salary and employment terms aligned with the role’s responsibilities.
• A positive and collaborative work environment with skilled colleagues.
• A workplace that prioritizes employee well-being and offers attractive benefits.
• Flexibility and autonomy in shaping your tasks and daily work structure.

About You

You thrive in a dynamic work environment with rotating shifts and a high level of autonomy. You’re service-minded, solution-oriented, and able to maintain a clear overview in complex situations. You’re also eager to contribute to improving our customer experience.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings at least two years of relevant experience, ideally from the energy sector.
• Has hands‑on knowledge of monitoring tools or operational IT systems.
• Is comfortable working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to support daily tasks.
• Communicates fluently in both Danish and English, in writing and speech.
• Works independently with a structured and detail‑oriented approach.
• Combines a technical or commercial background with a strong interest in the intersection of technology and energy markets.

About Centrica Energy

Centrica Energy is a leading player in the European energy market and part of Centrica Plc – a global energy and services company. From our base in Denmark, we manage a diverse portfolio of energy assets and provide innovative solutions that support the green transition. Our mission is to enable a sustainable energy future by optimizing energy systems and empowering our customers.

We are proud of our collaborative culture, where innovation, responsibility, and well‑being go hand in hand. At Centrica Energy, you’ll be part of a team that values your input, supports your development, and celebrates your success.

Why should you apply?

We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities we’re people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.

https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centricaenergy

If you’re full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non‑negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

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