Heavy Plant and Machinery Operative

Seras UK; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan for medical expenses

Free uniform & PPE

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Job summary

Seras is seeking a Heavy Plant and Machinery Operative to join the Site Operations team in Tilbury. This permanent role involves processing waste wood for biomass fuel, contributing to Energy Recovery Facilities nationwide.

The role features 12-hour shifts (4 on, 4 off) days and nights, with responsibilities including safe operation of heavy equipment, daily inspections, and ensuring KPIs are met, all within a safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Desirable: computer literacy for operatives.
• First aid certification is preferred.
• CITB training is advantageous.
• Loading shovel certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment, report accidents and near misses.
• Adhere to environmental and quality procedures.
• Collaborate with team to achieve daily production KPIs.
• Operate driving machinery after training and authorization.
• Follow site traffic management processes for safe operations.
• Provide training and support to colleagues in relevant areas.
• Maintain product quality to meet customer specs.
• Conduct daily machinery inspections for readiness and safety.
• Load vehicles safely following established procedures.

Skills

Computer literate

First aid trained

CITB

Loading shovel certificate

Job description

Heavy Plant and Machinery Operative

Application Deadline: 17 September 2026

Department: Site Operations

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Tilbury 1

Description

Join the UK’s Leading Renewable Energy Supplier!

Are you a skilled machine operative ready to make a real impact in the renewable energy sector? At Seras, we’re proud to be the UK’s number one supplier of biomass fuel — and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to help us continue driving sustainable change.

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in processing waste wood, contributing directly to our mission of powering Energy Recovery Facilities across the country. With long‑term contracts in place, we supply nearly 2 million tonnes of biomass fuel annually, generating renewable electricity equivalent to the domestic needs of 2% of the UK population.

What We Offer:

• A key role in a fast‑growing, future‑focused industry
• Long‑term job security with established contracts
• The chance to be part of a team making a real environmental difference

Shift Pattern: 4on 4off Days/Nights
Working Hours: 12 hours per shift

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by promptly reporting all accidents and near misses in accordance with health and safety procedures.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and protocols relating to environmental sustainability and product quality standards.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve daily production Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Safely and efficiently operate driving machinery following completion of relevant training and formal authorization.
• Ensure compliance with site traffic management processes to support safe and effective site operations.
• Provide training and support to colleagues, demonstrating competence and knowledge in relevant operational areas.
• Maintain product quality standards to meet customer specifications and expectations.
• Conduct daily machinery inspections to ensure operational readiness and safety.
• Load vehicles accurately and safely, following established procedures.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Desirable

• Computer literate
• First aid trained
• CITB
• Loading shovel certificate

Why work for us?

We have a wide variety of additional benefits including but not exclusively:

• Health Cash Plan for medical expenses
• Free uniform & PPE
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• High Street discounts & Referral Scheme
• Driver Representatives & Employee forum
• Career progression & personal development opportunities
• Employee Referral Scheme up to £150

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Seras reserves the right to withdraw this advert following sufficient applications. No Agencies please.