Head of Operations & Trade Support (Energy)

Kanadevia Inova; Bicester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Process Operator to join their team in Bicester. The successful candidate will be involved in operational activities within the Energy from Waste sector, including managing the tipping hall and operating mobile plant equipment. Key qualifications include experience in heavy processing environments and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, shift allowances, bonuses, and the opportunity for professional development in a growing industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Pension

Overtime

Full training and development

Opportunities in Energy from Waste

Qualifications

• Experience working in heavy processing environments.
• Ability to operate various mobile plant equipment.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out operational activities within the tipping hall.
• Operate mobile plant equipment for fuel delivery.
• Manage waste effectively in the tipping area.
• Record waste deliveries to the site.
• Conduct first-line maintenance as needed.

Skills

Experience in the waste / EFW sector

Operating mobile plant equipment

Good verbal and written communication skills

Willingness to learn

Tools

Excavator

Loading shovel

360 excavator

FLT

Job description

Process Operator – Energy from Waste

Circa £40,000 + Shift allowance + annual bonus + benefits

Bicester, Oxfordshire

MC Technical Recruitment

Responsibilities

• Carry out operational activities within the tipping hall.
• Operate mobile plant equipment to ensure an efficient and consistent delivery of fuel to the boiler.
• Ensure the day‑to‑day operations of the weighbridge are carried out efficiently and record waste deliveries to the site.
• Manage waste effectively in the tipping hall area.
• Accept the delivery of site consumables.
• Conduct basic first‑line maintenance when required to assist the operations team.

Requirements

• Experience working in the waste / EFW sector or other heavy processing environments (e.g., quarry, cement works, anaerobic digestion, water treatment).
• Experience operating a wide range of mobile plant equipment such as an excavator, loading shovel, 360 excavator, FLT, etc.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A good attitude and willingness to learn.

Working Hours

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday on an early and late shift pattern.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to Circa £40,000.
• Bonus potential.
• Pension.
• Overtime.
• Full training and development.
• Opportunity to work in the growing Energy from Waste Power sector.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below or contact Machaela Strickland at MC Technical Recruitment, or call 01489 533 030 for a confidential chat.