Assistant Shift Operator - Energy From Waste

Astute People; Painter's Forstal; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Support Operator for a prominent Waste Management company. This role involves both outdoor duties and control room support at an Energy from Waste plant. Candidates should have at least 3 years’ experience in process plant operations and a solid understanding of health and safety. A competitive salary and bonus opportunities are offered, along with the chance to join a large power station.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Opportunity to join a large power station

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in process plant operations.
• Ideally qualified with an IOSH or similar Health & Safety certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the safe and efficient operation of the plant.
• Performing plant walk rounds to monitor and test equipment.
• Identifying issues and performing first line maintenance.
• Operating overhead cranes and forklift trucks.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Process plant operations

Health & safety understanding

Education

Engineering qualification (ONC / HNC / NVQ / City & Guilds)

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Support Operator to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant.

This role will encompass both "outside" duties in addition to being in the control room supporting the day to day operations.

If you're looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• Assisting in the safe and efficient operation of the plant, complying with environmental regulations at all times
• Performing plant walk rounds to monitor and test all outside plant equipment, which includes steam turbines, boilers, pumps, water treatment plant and more
• Identifying issues and defects in the operation of the plant performing first line maintenance duties when required
• Operating overhead cranes, forklift trucks and other mobile plant when required

Professional qualifications

• An engineering qualification such as ONC / HNC / NVQ / City & Guilds is desirable. However, consideration will be given to candidates able to demonstrate an equivalent level of practical experience
• Ideally qualified with an IOSH or similar Health & Safety certificate

Personal skills

• Able to demonstrate excellent written & verbal communication skills
• At least 3 years' experience in process plant operations. This could be from a power station, refinery or a petrochemical facility. Royal Navy marine engineers will also be considered.
• A solid understanding of health & safety in an engineering environment

Salary & Package

• Highly competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Opportunity to join a large power station

Other Information

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Equal Opportunities Statement

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.