Heavy Plant and Machinery Operative

1 week ago


Tilbury, Thurrock, United Kingdom Seras Full time £28,000 - £35,000 per year
Heavy Plant and Machinery Operative

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
Desirable
  • 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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