Assistant Plant Operator - Energy from Waste

Astute's Power team is exclusively partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit an Assistant Plant Operator to join the Energy from Waste facility in Gloucestershire.

This entry level Assistant Plant Operator role comes with a salary of 37,000 + benefits.

If you're interested in joining the power generation sector and have a keen attitude to learning on the job whilst working with an organisation that values integrity and prioritises its people, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will:

1. Ensure compliance to all health, safety and environmental regulations on site.
2. Complete training and develop your competence in line with the site's safety rules.
3. Carry out regular plant walkarounds and inspections to ensure efficient and safe operations of the plant, as well as record and log issues and safety concerns clearly and concisely.
4. Learn to understand the correct way to respond to emergency situations.
5. Assist in the operating of the plant systems as well as operate mobile plant equipment and overhead gantry.
6. Assist in the monitoring of plant inputs and outputs.
7. Collect and report data as instructed.
8. Provide shift cover in case of illness, holiday or training absences.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

1. Ideally operations experience in a similar environment or a background in defence sectors.
2. Experience operating mobile plant equipment would be advantageous.
3. Computer literate.
4. Knowledge of health and safety practises.

Personal skills

The Assistant Plant Operator role would suit someone who:

1. Is enthusiastic about learning.
2. Is a reliable team player.
3. Has good communication standards both written and verbal.

Salary and benefits of the Assistant Plant Operator role

1. 37,000 + benefits
2. Rotating shift pattern including days, nights and weekends.

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.