Assistant Shift Operator - Energy from Waste

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Waste Management company in the UK is seeking a Support Operator for their Operations Team at an Energy from Waste plant. The role involves both outside duties and control room support, with a focus on safe, efficient operations and environmental compliance. Ideal candidates will have an engineering qualification or equivalent experience and at least 3 years in process operations, alongside strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and bonus opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Opportunity to join a large power station

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in process plant operations is required, ideally from the power industry.
• Candidates should have proven health & safety knowledge in an engineering context.
• An engineering qualification is desirable but equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe operation of the plant while complying with environmental regulations.
• Perform plant walk rounds to monitor and test outside equipment.
• Identify issues and defects and perform first line maintenance as needed.
• Operate cranes, forklift trucks, and other mobile plant equipment.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Experience in process plant operations

Understanding of health & safety in engineering

Education

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

IOSH or similar Health & Safety certificate

Job description

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. This including 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

INDPOW

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