Heavy Plant and Machinery Operative

Seras UK; Widnes; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Pension & Life Assurance

Discounts

Employee forum

Career progression

Free eye tests

Employee Referral £150

Job summary

Seras UK is recruiting for a Heavy Plant and Machinery Operative in Widnes. Immediate start, permanent contract, with long-term work in renewable energy waste wood processing and biomass fuel production. The role involves safe operation of plant, ensuring quality, and training others as required.

Shifts are 84 hours per fortnight (days & nights). The company offers a benefits package and opportunities for progression within a fast-growing, environmentally conscious business.

Qualifications

• Experience with waste wood processing is preferred.
• Willingness to undertake safety training and follow procedures.
• Ability to operate machinery safely while meeting production targets.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by promptly reporting all accidents and near misses.
• Adhere to environmental and quality standards and site procedures.
• Collaborate with team to achieve daily production KPIs.
• Safely operate driving machinery after training and authorization.
• Ensure site traffic management processes support safe operations.
• Provide training and support to colleagues on relevant operational areas.
• Maintain product quality to meet customer specifications.
• Conduct daily machinery inspections for readiness and safety.
• Load vehicles accurately following established procedures.

Skills

Computer literate

First aid trained

Education

Tools

CITB

Loading shovel certificate

Job description

Heavy Plant and Machinery Operative

Application Deadline: 9 October 2026

Department: Site Operations

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Widnes

Description

Immediate Start Available

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: 84 hours per fortnight - Days & Nights (60 hours one week, 24 hours the next)

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?

• Health Cash Plan for medical expenses
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• High Street discounts & Referral Scheme
• Driver Representatives & Employee forum
• Career progression & personal development opportunities
• Free eye tests
• 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.