Plant/Site Operator

2 months ago

Thetford, Norfolk, United Kingdom Astute People Full time

Astute's Renewables team is a partnered with a leader in Anaerobic Digestion, who are looking to recruit a Plant/Site Operator for their site near , working on a 5 on 3 off day shift rotation.

The Operator will play a vital role in ensuring the day to day running of the renewable energy plant and comes with a salary of up to 36,000, bonus and excellent training and benefits package.

If you're looking to work for an organisation that values their employees and would like to work within the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.

We would be especially keen to speak with those from an agricultural background and who have experience carrying out first line maintenance.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:
  • Carrying out the day to day operations of the anaerobic digestion plant
  • Working on a 5 on 3 off day shift rotation and being part of an on-call rota
  • Learning how to use the SCADA control systems to monitor the process
  • Carrying out planned & reactive maintenance of the plant, which will include working on pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, pipework etc once trained
  • Feeding fuel into the process using mobile plant such as a telehandler
  • Responding to machine and systems failures once trained
  • General site housekeeping, keeping it clean and tidy
  • Ensuring adherence with health & safety
  • Other duties as required
Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:
  • A relevant Engineer degree is desired but not essential
  • Full UK drving licence
Personal skills

The Plant/Site Operator role would suit someone who has:
  • Experience working in Anaerobic Digestion or a similar environment such as Agriculture
  • Experience operating mobile plant such as a telehandler or loading shovel
  • Experience carrying out first line maintenance on processing plant such as pumps & conveyers would be an advantage
  • Knowledge of SCADA or DCS would be an advantage
  • Hard working and happy to work outside in an agricultural environment
Salary and benefits of the Plant/Site Operator role
  • Salary of up to 36,000 depending on experience
  • Benefits package which includes a monthly performance bonus
  • The opportunity to join an established business within the renewable energy sector

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited 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.

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