Auxiliary Plant Operator — Boiler & Turbine, 24/7 Shifts

Viridor Limited; Croydon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Benefits package

Job summary

Viridor Limited is recruiting an Auxiliary Plant Operator at the Beddington ERF to join a 40-hour week on a 12-week rotating rota (days and nights, 06:00 to 06:00). The role includes monitoring plant performance, operating equipment, and frontline maintenance to maximise reliability and uptime, with safety at the core.

You will work under the Shift Team Leader, ensure safe operations, and participate in training and development while earning a circa £45,000 salary plus an annual bonus and

Qualifications

• Experience in a process, production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating mobile plant.
• Good understanding of plant/machinery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular plant checks and monitor machinery for safe, efficient operation.
• Support safe operation of boiler house, turbine hall and wider plant.
• Record changes in the shift log and provide thorough handovers.
• Follow Safe Systems of Work and manufacturer guidelines.
• Report accidents, incidents and near misses per procedures.
• Support planned shutdowns to minimise downtime.
• Carry out frontline maintenance to improve plant reliability.
• Operate mobile plant and weighbridges, and complete paperwork.

Skills

Process environment

Mobile plant

Team working

English & Maths (GCSE)

IT literacy

Full UK driving licence

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Viridor Limited is recruiting an Auxiliary Plant Operator at the Beddington ERF to join a 40-hour week on a 12-week rotating rota (days and nights, 06:00 to 06:00). The role includes monitoring plant performance, operating equipment, and frontline maintenance to maximise reliability and uptime, with safety at the core.

You will work under the Shift Team Leader, ensure safe operations, and participate in training and development while earning a circa £45,000 salary plus an annual bonus and