Biogas Site Operator in OX1

Energy Jobline ZR; Oxford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Callout payments

Bonus

Holiday pay

Other benefits discussed at interview

Job summary

Astute is partnering with a leading renewables producer to recruit a Dual Site Operative for two sites near Oxford. The role focuses on safe operations, maintenance, and ensuring high health & safety standards are met.

You will operate mobile plant, support daily site activities, and participate in on‑call rotations, while contributing to the efficient running of two anaerobic digestion plants and maintaining a clean, compliant site.

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone with anaerobic digestion or similar processing environment experience.
• Telehandler/Loading Shovel/Tractor Licence or in-house training is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Support two anaerobic digestion plants on a day-to-day basis.
• Carry out basic first-line maintenance on pumps and plant equipment.
• Operate mobile plant such as telehandlers or loading shovels.
• Participate in on-call rota and maintain site health and safety.

Skills

Health & safety awareness

Mobile plant operation

First line maintenance

Education

Engineering qualification/certificate

Tools

Telehandler licence

SCADA experience

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Job Description

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with the largest producer of renewable energy from food waste in England and Wales. The company own and operate a portfolio of anaerobic digestion plants.

They are looking to recruit a Dual Site Operative to support across two sites near Oxford. The Site Operative plays a vital part in ensuring the site is run correctly and high standards of health & safety are maintained.

The role comes with a salary of up to £34,108 + overtime, callout payments and excellent benefits package.

If you have a background working in anaerobic digestion or a similar processing environment and are looking to work for an organisation that is passionate about renewable energy, then

Responsibilities and duties of the Biogas Site Operator role

Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:

• Support with the day to day running of two anaerobic digestion plants
• Carrying out basic first line maintenance, such as isolating and changing pumps
• Operating mobile plant, such as a telehandler or loading shovel
• Take part in the on‑call rota
• Monitoring the pant via the SCADA
• Keeping the site clean and tidy
• Maintaining high levels of health & safety
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Telehandler/Loading Shovel/Tractor Licence or in‑house training is essential
• Engineering qualification/certificate is desired
• Full UK Driving Licence

Personal skills

The Biogas Site Operator role would suit someone who is:

• Previous operator experience in a similar processing environment
• Mobile plant experience
• First line maintenance experience
• Agricultural experience is highly desired
• Great work ethic

Salary and benefits of the Biogas Site Operator role

• Basic salary of up to £34,108
• Overtime and callout payments
• Bonus
• Holiday pay
• Other benefits discussed at interview

Astute is also committed to the government's Confident Employer initiative.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of , , , , creed or 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.