AD and Depackaging Technician

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Melton Mowbray is seeking a hands-on Operations Technician to work on the Anaerobic Digester & Packaging plant. You will operate machinery, manage feedstock, assist with maintenance, and handle administration and site upkeep.

Responsibilities include starting and stopping the plant safely, loading materials, maintaining records, coordinating deliveries, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental policies are followed; weekend on-call rotation

Qualifications

• Hands-on role requiring safe operation of AD/Packaging plant.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain records.
• Team-based work with adherence to safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of the plant during steady state, start up, shutdown and emergencies.
• Safe loading/feeding of products into the digester.
• Support the team to achieve operational targets.
• Ensure day to day compliance with Environmental Permit and report incidents to Head of Technical.
• Collect and record plant data during operations and inspections.
• Respond to routine maintenance needs within capability.
• Maintain Feed Store and Raw Materials for AD Plant; order products per procedures.
• Coordinate deliveries to site and liaise with suppliers.
• Operate farm machinery and standard maintenance tasks.
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of AD/Packaging areas; contribute to safety culture.
• Participate in on-call rota and 1 in 3 weekend shifts.

Skills

Safe operation of plant

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Tools

Forklift truck

JCB loadall

Job description

Location: On site / Melton Mowbray LE14, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing | General
Salary: Competitive salary

Job Purpose:

This is a hands-on and varied role, working within an operational Anaerobic Digester & De Packaging plant, undertaking tasks including machinery operation, feedstock management, assisting with maintenance, administration and general upkeep.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safe and efficient operation of the plant during steady state, start up, shutdown and emergency situations as directed.
• Safe loading/feeding of products into the digester
• Support the team to implement and achieve operational targets
• Ensure day to day compliance with all aspects of the Environmental Permit, reporting any non-compliance or incident to the Head of Technical.
• Carry out routine plant inspections and adjustments/operations as required collecting and recording plant data.
• Responding to first line and breakdown maintenance requirements as far as background and experience permits.
• Maintain Feed Store and Raw Materials for AD Plant
• Order product in line with accounts procedures
• Coordinate deliveries to arrive to site in a timely manner
• Liaise with Suppliers

• Collections of samples for AD and De Pack plant including all incoming Raw Materials.
• Co-ordinate intake deliveries of co products
• Able to safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck, JCB loadall etc.
• Ensure accurate and up to date records are maintained for all processes.
• Work with Lead to ensure the AD/ Packaging infrastructure and maintain AD/ Packaging assets
• Ensure all systems are in working order and that schedules are adhered to.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, perform routine maintenance tasks, and contribute to the overall upkeep of the AD/ Packaging plant.
• Ensure all areas of the AD/ Packaging area are clean and tidy to the highest standards and well presented at all times
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to achieve team goals and provide support across the site when required
• Liaise and work with wider group team when required.
• Comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements
• Always Adhere to the Companies Health and Safety policies and procedures and support the farms safety culture
• Eliminate, minimise or isolate all Health, Safety or Environmental hazards
• Ensure adherence to all Company Policies and Procedures
• Participate in an on-call rota + working 1 in 3 weekends

This document is designed for guidance only and is not exhaustive.Duties may change or be added and deleted to meet the changing requirements of the business.