AD Operative

Energy Vault; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned agricultural business seeks a dedicated AD Operative for its Renewable Energy team. The role involves supporting the operation of a CHP plant, ensuring efficiency, performing maintenance, and responding to alarms. Ideal candidates should have mechanical and electrical skills, be detail-oriented, and possess a UK driving licence. The position requires weekend and holiday work. Benefits include life assurance, pension scheme, and various employee discounts.

Benefits

Pro-rata holiday

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Charitable Giving via payroll

Cycle to work scheme

Free annual flu jab

Free eye test

Employee Assistant Programme

Access to product discounts

Organised social events

Free parking

Qualifications

• Practical and hands-on with mechanical/electrical experience.
• Strong attention to detail and care for tools and equipment.
• Ability to monitor and interpret performance data.
• Holds a current UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the CHP plant.
• Undertake scheduled maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Monitor and respond to out of hours alarms.
• Complete daily checks and log books.
• Ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

IT skills

Effective communication

Flexibility and teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Description

Dyson Farming is a family-owned business, with a vision to benefit future generations through a commitment to commercially viable and environmentally sustainable food production at scale. We strive to be industry leaders in efficient, carbon-neutral, high-technology agriculture, employing highly skilled, pioneering people and supported by research and development in an ever-closer partnership with our sister company, Dyson. We see the future of agriculture as an exciting opportunity to improve the nation’s food security, health, and economic growth.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic AD Operative to join our Renewable Energy team.

Requirements

• Support the day to day running of the CHP plant to achieve maximum efficiency
• Proactive attitude and commitment to health and safety
• Undertaking scheduled maintenance and repair of equipment
• Sampling and loading of feedstock
• Monitoring and responding to out of hours alarms on a rotational basis including on weekends
• Additional weekend cover required if the opposite shift is on Leave or sick
• Monitoring of plant control systems (SCADA)
• Completing daily checks, log books and records
• Ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues by adhering to company H&S policies and procedures
• Other duties as required by your line manager

Person Specification

• Practical and hands on, with mechanical/ electrical experience
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and takes excellent care of tools and equipment, ensuring longevity and optimal performance
• Ability to monitor, interpret, and act on performance data
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong IT skills
• Professional manner and effective communication skills
• Proactive and flexible team player who thrives in a dynamic, close-nit environment where adaptability and collaboration are key
• Willing to take responsibility and ownership for tasks
• Ability to work under own initiative but also as part of a multifunctional team
• Holds a current UK driving licence
• Able to work a 4 days on and 4 days off shift pattern

The successful candidate will be required to work weekends, bank holidays and attend call outs.

Benefits

• Pro-rata holiday;
• Life assurance;
• Pension scheme;
• Charitable Giving via payroll (Give as You Earn);
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Free annual flu jab;
• Free eye test;
• Employee Assistant Programme;
• Access to product discounts;
• Organised social events;
• Free parking.