Field Operator

Argent Energy Limited; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biodiesel producer seeks a Field Operator in Ellesmere Port. This hands-on role involves assisting with the unloading and loading of materials, conducting laboratory tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess GCSEs in Maths and English and have experience in an industrial setting. The position includes a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, offering opportunities for skills development and additional benefits like a bonus scheme and enhanced pension.

Benefits

Medicash

Enhanced pension

Bonus Scheme

Onsite car parking

Skills and qualification development

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 4 in GCSE’s for Maths and English.
• Experience working in an industrial setting with good safety practices.
• Logistics/tank operations experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist drivers with loading and offloading of materials.
• Conduct feedstock sampling and basic laboratory testing.
• Control and administer the weighbridge for vehicle entries.
• Update the ERP system with material movement.
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

PC and IT literacy

Education

GCSE’s minimum grade 4 in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who are Argent Energy?

Argent Energy is a leading European waste-based biodiesel producer with a vision to help decarbonise transport worldwide. We believe in using waste materials only and continuously search for new waste to be turned into higher value products. We invest in people and their development as well as R&D to drive innovation in products, technologies and operational excellence. We have sites in the UK and Amsterdam.

Main Purpose of Job

We have an newopportunity for aField Operator to workin a plant environment assisting hauliers with the unloading and loading of materials and stock to the site, as well as undertaking logistics and laboratory tasks. This role will suit a someone that enjoys working in a'hands on'industrial setting as part ofa team.You will work a 4 on, 4 off, 12 hour dayshift pattern,which will include working weekends and public holidays.

What you will do?

• Ensure drivers are inducted to Site and are aware of their responsibilities before assisting with loading and offloading of material

• Carry out feedstock sampling of material and undertake basic laboratory testing in compliance with procedure

• Control and administer the weighbridge for all materials and vehicles entering and leaving sit

• Update the ERP system (Oracle) with all internal and external material movement

• Ensure required documentation is in place to meet regulatory compliance

• Work at height to undertake sampling and cleaning of tankers

Who will you work with?

• As well as your immediate team, you will work closely with Plant personnel to ensure all requirements for materials/tankers are understood and with drivers /internal planning team on all Logistics/Tank Operations related matters.

What skills and behaviours willyouwill need to be successful:

• Ability tofollowprocesses and procedures, yet be proactive when problems arise

• Strong team player with good communication skills

• Role model for driving HSE compliance in self and others

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills for data entry

• PC and IT literate including knowledge of Microsoft Office

Other Experience and Qualifications required:

• GCSE’s minimum grade 4 in Maths and English

• Experience of workingin an Industrial setting with good safety practices

• Previous logistics/tank operations experience (desirable)

• Experience working at height / confined space (advantage)

• Experience of jet washing would be (advantage)

• FLT/Telehandler experience (desirable)

What’s on offer

• Medicash

• Enhanced pension

• Bonus Scheme

• Onsite car parking

• Skills and qualification development