Renewable Energy Plant Operator

6 days ago


West Malling, United Kingdom Astute People Full time
Job Description

Astute People's Renewables team is partnered with a business who have delivered a new Anaerobic Digestion asset, who are looking to recruit a Plant / Site Operator for their site.

Job Summary

The Plant 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 £32,000 (depending on experience), overtime and a call out retainer.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Carrying out the day to day operations of the anaerobic digestion plant
  • Using 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 competent
  • 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
  • A relevant Engineer degree is desired but not essential
  • Mobile plant licence/tickets
  • Full UK driving licence
Personal Skills
  • Experience working in anaerobic digestion (essential)
  • Living within 30-35 minutes maximum of the site
  • 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

£28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience

Overtime and call-out retainer

The chance to join an established business within the anaerobic digestion sector



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