Boiler Operator

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd; Sideway; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera Recruitment Group is supporting a specialist Energy from Waste operator in Stoke-on-Trent for a Boiler Operator role. The position suits someone with boiler operations or heavy process industry experience seeking a long-term career in renewable energy.

Responsibilities include operating boilers, turbines and plant equipment, optimising processes via the DCS, responding to alarms and maintaining safety and records. The package offers £39,000–£43,000 with ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Previous boiler operations or heavy industrial process experience.
• GCSE Maths and Science at Grade C / Level 5 or equivalent.
• Reliable and proactive with ability to work effectively within a shift team.
• Experience with DCS systems, process plant or mechanical, electrical or instrumentation background would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate boilers, turbines and associated plant equipment to maximise performance and steam generation.
• Optimise plant processes using the DCS control system by monitoring temperature, pressure and flow, taking corrective action where required.
• Respond to alarms, faults, plant upsets and emergencies to maintain safe and reliable operation.
• Operate the overhead waste crane and carry out plant attendant duties including FLT operations, loading and unloading vehicles and managing raw materials and ash removal.
• Maintain accurate operational records, support housekeeping standards and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures.

Job description

Boiler Operator

Altera Recruitment Group is supporting a specialist Energy from Waste operator in the recruitment of a Boiler Operator for its advanced thermal treatment facility in Stoke-on-Trent.

This position is well suited to an individual with experience in boiler operations or heavy process industries who is looking to build a long term career within the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities of the Boiler Operator

• Monitor and operate boilers, turbines and associated plant equipment to maximise performance and steam generation.
• Optimise plant processes using the DCS control system by monitoring temperature, pressure and flow, taking corrective action where required.
• Respond to alarms, faults, plant upsets and emergency situations to maintain safe and reliable operation.
• Operate the overhead waste crane and, when required, carry out plant attendant duties including FLT operations, loading and unloading vehicles and managing raw materials and ash removal.
• Maintain accurate operational records, support housekeeping standards and ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within boiler operations or a heavy industrial process environment.
• GCSE Maths and Science at Grade C / Level 5 or equivalent.
• A reliable and proactive approach with the ability to work effectively within a shift team.
• Experience with DCS systems, process plant or a mechanical, electrical or instrumentation background would be advantageous.
• BOAS, City & Guilds Small Thermal Plant, FLT, COSHH or HAZOP experience would all be beneficial but are not essential.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £39,000 to £43,000
• Opportunity to join a growing Energy from Waste operation.
• Secure, long term career within the renewable energy sector.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Varied operational role within a modern process plant.