Site Operator

Astute People; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Site Operative in North London. The role involves supporting the operation of anaerobic digestion plants, ensuring health & safety standards, and performing maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates will have mobile plant experience and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary, overtime, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Overtime and callout payments

London Weighting allowance

Bonus

Pension

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar processing environment is essential.
• Telehandler/Loading Shovel/Tractor Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the anaerobic digestion plant.
• Carry out basic first line maintenance.
• Operate mobile plant and monitor via SCADA.

Skills

Mobile plant experience

First line maintenance experience

Great work ethic

Education

Engineering qualification/certificate

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Telehandler

Loading Shovel

Tractor

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 an Operative for their site in North London.

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 33,500 + overtime, callout payments, London weighting allowance 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 upload your CV to today.


Responsibilities and duties of the Site Operator role

Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:

• Support with the day to day running of the anaerobic digestion plant
• 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 Licnece is essential

Personal skills

The 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 Site Operator role

• Basic salary of between 32,500 to 33,500
• Overtime and callout payments
• London Weighting allowance
• Bonus
• Pension
• Holiday pay
• Other benefits discussed at interview

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation 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. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.