Energy-from-Waste Plant Operator — Shift Specialist

Astute People; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Long-term progression

Job summary

Astute People is recruiting a Plant Operator for an Energy from Waste facility in Worcestershire. The role requires operating a continuous process plant, monitoring from the control room, and upholding safety and procedural standards.

A Navy leaver or prior heavy industrial exposure is beneficial, with a rotating shift pattern including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. You will monitor performance, complete logs, and support incident response while contributing to long-term progression

Qualifications

• Experience working shifts within a continuous process or industrial environment.
• Experience within power generation, Energy from Waste, defence or a similar operational environment would be advantageous.
• Understanding of industrial plant operations, safe working practices and Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Good computer literacy with the ability to operate computer-based control and monitoring systems.
• Happy to work a rotating shift pattern including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate the Energy from Waste facility in line with operational procedures.
• Monitor and control plant operations from the central control room using computer-based control systems.
• Carry out routine plant inspections, operational checks and testing to ensure equipment is operating correctly.
• Monitor plant performance and identify any issues or abnormalities, escalating where required.
• Monitor CCTV and site security systems as part of the safe and secure operation of the facility.
• Record, analyse and report operational data accurately throughout the shift.
• Raise work requests and report plant defects or maintenance requirements when identified.
• Support emergency response procedures and follow operational instructions during incidents.
• Monitor consumables and residue levels to help maintain continuous plant operation.
• Complete accurate shift logs and detailed handovers to ensure effective communication between shifts.

Skills

Shift work experience

Industrial environment

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Astute People is recruiting a Plant Operator for an Energy from Waste facility in Worcestershire. The role requires operating a continuous process plant, monitoring from the control room, and upholding safety and procedural standards.

A Navy leaver or prior heavy industrial exposure is beneficial, with a rotating shift pattern including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. You will monitor performance, complete logs, and support incident response while contributing to long-term progression