Auxiliary Plant Operator

Viridor Limited; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 37,472 - 44,066; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Shift allowance

Job summary

Viridor Limited in Runcorn, UK, is looking for an Auxiliary Plant Operative to join our team. You will work 40 hours per week with a shift pattern that includes nights, delivering safe, reliable boiler house and turbine hall operation.

Salary is £37,472 per year plus a shift allowance of £6,594, with participation in an annual bonus scheme and a comprehensive benefits package. Closing date for applications is 31 August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Carry out operational activities in the boiler house and turbine hall safely, professionally, economically and timely in line with company policies.
• Ensure efficient day-to-day plant operation under the Shift Team Leader, maximizing facility availability.
• Assist Shift Team with plant operation while upholding all standards and legal compliance.

Job description

Role

Auxiliary Plant Operative (APO) – Runcorn, UK.

40 hours per week, shift pattern including nights. Salary: £37,472 per year plus shift allowance of £6,594. Participation in an annual bonus scheme and benefit package.

Closing date for applications: 31st August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Competently carry out operational activities within the boiler house and turbine hall, ensuring they are performed safely, professionally, economically, and timely, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of the plant under the direction of the Shift Team Leader, maximizing plant availability at the facility.
• Assist the Shift Team with plant operation while maintaining all company standards and ensuring legal compliance.

Equal Opportunities

Viridor is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.