AD Plant Operator — DCS/SCADA & Mobile Plant

SCINERGY Recruitment Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Benefits

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

SCINERGY Recruitment Limited is seeking a motivated Plant Operator to join an established Anaerobic Digestion facility in Cricklade, Swindon. You will monitor plant performance, operate mobile machinery and carry out routine maintenance to keep the plant running safely and efficiently.

You will report to the Site Manager and work a daytime schedule, with overtime opportunities. The role offers hands-on technical development in renewable energy and a chance to contribute to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in process plant, manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
• Mobile Plant Operations with forklift and telehandler experience.
• Mechanical or electrical engineering knowledge with maintenance interest.
• Ability to operate or learn DCS/SCADA control systems.
• Strong health and safety commitment.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills; able to work independently.
• Proactive, eager to learn, and able to own tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the Anaerobic Digestion plant to ensure safe and efficient performance.
• Monitor plant operations through DCS and SCADA control systems.
• Carry out routine plant inspections, identifying faults and recording operational data.
• Perform first-line mechanical maintenance, including equipment isolations and routine servicing.
• Feed the plant in accordance with prescribed operating procedures to maintain optimum output.
• Operate Telehandlers and other mobile plant machinery.
• Identify operational issues and support troubleshooting activities to minimise downtime.
• Record plant performance, maintenance activities and operational information on computer systems.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and site safety.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant reliability and efficiency.
• Assist with risk assessments, safe operating procedures and health and safety compliance.
• Work closely with the Site Manager to ensure the facility operates effectively.

Skills

Plant operations

DCS/SCADA operation

Maintenance mindset

Problem solving

Communication

Independent working

Tools

DCS

SCADA

Job description

SCINERGY Recruitment Limited is seeking a motivated Plant Operator to join an established Anaerobic Digestion facility in Cricklade, Swindon. You will monitor plant performance, operate mobile machinery and carry out routine maintenance to keep the plant running safely and efficiently.

You will report to the Site Manager and work a daytime schedule, with overtime opportunities. The role offers hands-on technical development in renewable energy and a chance to contribute to continuous improvement