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Plant Operator - Anaerobic Digestion

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join an emerging leader in the UK biogas sector as a Plant Operator, where you will play a vital role in the energy transition. This position offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors, operating and maintaining an anaerobic digestion plant. As the plant becomes operational, you will contribute to its success while enjoying a competitive salary and the potential for overtime and bonuses. If you are a motivated problem-solver with a passion for sustainability and outdoor work, this role is perfect for you. Be part of a team that values your contributions and offers pathways for career growth as more plants are developed.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Company pension

25 days holiday

Overtime available

On-call payments

Qualifications

  • Telehandler licence preferred but not essential.
  • Operations and agricultural experience is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Operate the anaerobic digestion plant daily.
  • Perform daily checks and maintain site cleanliness.
  • Assist with maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Telehandler operation

Problem-solving

Operations experience

Agricultural experience

Verbal and written English skills

Education

Recognised engineering qualification

Tools

Telehandler

Job description

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering exclusively with a key business and influential player in the UK Anaerobic Digestion market. The company is seeking to crew up their first asset which will be operational in early 2025. We’re looking for motivated individuals who want to make a difference to the UK’s energy transition and who like to work in an outdoors environment.

The Plant Operator role comes with an excellent salary, with overtime available and the chance to progress within the business as more and more plants are built.

If you’re wanting to work for an emerging, key player in the UK biogas sector then please apply below.

Responsibilities and Duties

Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:

  1. Operate the anaerobic digestion plant on a day to day basis
  2. Feed the plant using a Telehandler
  3. Assist the Maintenance Technician with any maintenance that needs doing on site
  4. Keep the site clean and tidy
  5. Perform daily checks on the plant, logging all visual inspections
  6. Raise any concerns on the plant to your line manager with site safety being a top priority
  7. Perform biological tests (training provided) on the organic matter
  8. Always look for continuous improvement opportunities on site
  9. Perform first line maintenance duties, i.e., greasing and cleaning of machinery or equipment
  10. Check lorries in and out on the weighbridge
  11. Participate in an on-call rota (for which you’re paid)
  12. Other duties as required
Professional Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  1. Telehandler licence is hugely preferred
  2. A recognised engineering qualification is preferred but not essential
  3. Operations and/or agricultural experience is essential
  4. UK driving licence
Personal Skills

The Plant Operator role would suit someone who is or has:

  1. A problem-solver and self-starter
  2. Excellent verbal and written English language skills
  3. Someone hard-working who enjoys working outdoors
Salary and Benefits of the Plant Operator Role

* An excellent basic salary (to be discussed upon application)
* Overtime available
* Performance-related bonus
* Company pension
* On-call payments
* 25 days holiday

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