Heavy Plant and Machinery Operative
1 week ago
Application Deadline: 23 December 2025
Department: Site Operations
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Tilbury 2
Description
Join the UK's Leading Renewable Energy Supplier
Are you a skilled machine operative ready to make a real impact in the renewable energy sector? At Seras, we're proud to be the UK's number one supplier of biomass fuel — and we're looking for dedicated individuals to help us continue driving sustainable change.
In this role, you'll play a vital part in processing waste wood, contributing directly to our mission of powering Energy Recovery Facilities across the country. With long-term contracts in place, we supply nearly 2 million tonnes of biomass fuel annually, generating renewable electricity equivalent to the domestic needs of 2% of the UK population.
What We Offer:
- A key role in a fast-growing, future-focused industry
- Long-term job security with established contracts
- The chance to be part of a team making a real environmental difference
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities
- Promote and maintain a safe working environment by promptly reporting all accidents and near misses in accordance with health and safety procedures.
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, and protocols relating to environmental sustainability and product quality standards.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve daily production Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Safely and efficiently operate driving machinery following completion of relevant training and formal authorization.
- Ensure compliance with site traffic management processes to support safe and effective site operations.
- Provide training and support to colleagues, demonstrating competence and knowledge in relevant operational areas.
- Maintain product quality standards to meet customer specifications and expectations.
- Conduct daily machinery inspections to ensure operational readiness and safety.
- Load vehicles accurately and safely, following established procedures.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential
- Loading shovel certificate
- Computer literate
- First aid trained
- CITB
Benefits We have a wide variety of additional benefits including but not exclusively:
- Health Cash Plan for medical expenses
- Free uniform & PPE
- Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
- High Street discounts & Referral Scheme
- Driver Representatives & Employee forum
- Career progression & personal development opportunities
- Free eye tests
- Employee Referral Scheme up to £150
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