Shift Preservation Operator

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the waste-to-energy sector is seeking a Preservation Operative for their facility in Derby. The role involves preserving key operational assets, ensuring safety and compliance, and working within a small team on a shift basis. Candidates should have basic engineering skills and experience in power plant operations, with a commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience with EfW operations or similar is essential.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Willingness to work 24/7 shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing preservation procedures.
• Accurately document all preservation activities.
• Operate and inspect plant and equipment safely.

Skills

Basic engineering and maintenance skills

Experience with power plants

Familiarity with computerized monitoring systems

Understanding of health, safety, and environmental principles

Job description

Job Title: Preservation Operative

Contract Type: Fixed Term until March 2026 (with potential extension)

Salary: Up to £44,212.35 per annum DOE

Working Pattern: 4 on 4 off – 12 hour shifts (Days and Nights)

Overtime: Paid at 1.5 times

The Derby EfW Facility (DDWTC) is currently in preservation mode due to operational challenges during commissioning. A plan to re-commission and restore full operation is underway.

As part of a small team, your primary responsibility will be to preserve the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) and Advanced Conversion Technology (ACT) Gasification Plant at Sinfin in Derby. Reporting to the Operations Engineer and Shift Team Leaders, you will ensure preservation activities are carried out safely and efficiently. You will collaborate with site colleagues and maintenance staff to complete routine tasks that preserve assets and maintain safety and security at DDWTC.

Your Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist in developing and implementing preservation procedures and routines.
2. Accurately document all preservation activities.
3. Operate and inspect plant and equipment safely, reporting any defects.
4. Support maintenance with preservation works and inspections.
5. Operate within health, safety, and environmental guidelines.
6. Report incidents, accidents, or near misses per H&S procedures.
7. Prepare and complete Work Orders, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements (RAMS).
8. Monitor and test fire detection and suppression systems.
9. Conduct fire watches and security inspections.
10. Record usage data from site meters.
11. Manage authorized personnel access and maintain sign-in protocols.
12. Respond to out-of-hours emergencies following incident plans.
13. Oversee routine contractor activities, such as cleaning and grounds maintenance.

Requirements:

Essential Criteria:

• Basic engineering and maintenance skills
• Experience with power plants, EfW operations, or similar
• Familiarity with computerized monitoring and reporting systems
• Willingness to work 24/7 shift patterns
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental principles in industrial settings

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