Field Operator

Argent Energy Limited; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash

Enhanced pension

Bonus Scheme

Onsite car parking

Skills and qualification development

Job summary

Argent Energy Limited is seeking a Field Operator to work in a plant environment, assisting hauliers with loading/unloading and stock control. Role involves 4 on, 4 off, 12‑hour days, including weekends and public holidays. You will perform logistics tasks, sampling, and basic lab work within a hands‑on industrial setting.

This role requires following procedures, strong teamwork, and attention to safety. You will work with plant personnel and drivers on logistics matters, while maintaining

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English (minimum grade 4).
• Experience in an industrial setting with good safety practices.
• Logistics/tank operations experience desirable.
• Experience working at height / confined space advantageous.
• FLT/Telehandler experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials with drivers and ensure proper site induction.
• Carry out feedstock sampling and basic lab testing per procedure.
• Control weighbridge for all materials and vehicles entering/leaving site.

Skills

Team player

Communication

HSE compliance

Attention to detail

PC literacy

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

FLT (Forklift)

Telehandler

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 a Field 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