Assistant Plant Operator — Energy-from-Waste Plant (Shift)

Protos Energy Recovery Facility; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Medical Cash Plan

25 days Annual Leave + bank holidays

Competitive salary sacrifice pension

Salary sacrifice EV car scheme

Income protection

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Life assurance

Job summary

Encyclis is seeking a motivated Assistant Plant Operator (APO) for our new Walsall ERF site in the West Midlands. You will perform operational routines and plant checks to ensure safe, efficient operations in a rotating 12-hour shift pattern.

Collaborating with the Shift Team Leader, you will oversee waste feeding, boiler and steam systems, and assist with maintenance and housekeeping to maintain high standards of safety and performance.

Qualifications

• National Vocational Qualification Level 2 or above in a technical or science subject.

Responsibilities

• Operate the facility in a safe, environmentally compliant and efficient manner on a shift rotation basis, including waste feeding, overhead cranes, combustion of waste streams, steam systems, pumps, turbines, ash handling, water treatment and boiler chemistry.
• Promote, monitor and improve site health & safety performance, participate in HS&E meetings and forums.
• Develop, implement and maintain operational procedures and risk assessments.
• Report health, safety and environmental issues to the Shift Team Leader.
• Coordinate with site staff and contractors to ensure safe working practices.
• Undertake training to operate mobile plant and overhead cranes.
• Carry out first line preventive maintenance and support the maintenance department with routine tasks.
• Support day shift operations and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Take deliveries of consumables and manage stock levels.
• Work in line with safe procedures and risk assessments.
• Assist with operational improvement actions and incident rectifications.
• In emergencies coordinate with emergency services and act as Fire Marshall under direction.

Education

National Vocational Qualification Level 2 or above in a technical or science subject

Job description

Encyclis is seeking a motivated Assistant Plant Operator (APO) for our new Walsall ERF site in the West Midlands. You will perform operational routines and plant checks to ensure safe, efficient operations in a rotating 12-hour shift pattern.

Collaborating with the Shift Team Leader, you will oversee waste feeding, boiler and steam systems, and assist with maintenance and housekeeping to maintain high standards of safety and performance.