Lead Operator - Biogas

Astute People; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable farming company in North Kent is seeking an experienced Operator/Lead Operator to manage day-to-day operations of their anaerobic digestion plant. The role offers a salary up to £45,000, a discretionary annual bonus, and additional benefits. Candidates should have experience in anaerobic digestion, relevant certifications, and excellent mechanical knowledge. This position emphasizes the importance of health and safety compliance.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Mobile plant licence (telehandler/loading shovel) required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is mandatory.
• 2-3 years' experience as an Operator or supervisory level experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimising process plant operations.
• Managing day-to-day operations of the anaerobic digestion plant.
• Assisting with weekly and monthly reporting of plant efficiency.
• Covering for the Site Manager in their absence.
• Writing risk assessments.
• Maintaining Health & Safety standards.
• Basic first-line maintenance of pumps and valves.
• Monitoring and running the plant via a SCADA system.

Skills

Anaerobic digestion experience

Mechanical knowledge

Excellent computer literacy

Ability to work under pressure

Continuous improvement mentality

Education

Relevant engineering certificate

Tools

Telehandler

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is partnered with an established farming business who are passionate about sustainability. The company are looking for an experienced Operator/Lead Operator to support with day-to-day Operations of their anaerobic digestion plant in North Kent.

The vitally important Operator/Lead Operator role comes with a salary of up to 45,000, discretionary annual bonus and additional benefits package.

If you're an experienced Biogas Operator and are looking to work for an organisation that has a passion for renewable energy and agriculture, then submit your CV to apply today.


Responsibilities and duties of the Operator role

Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:

• Optimising process plant operations
• Helping to manage day to day operations of the anaerobic digestion plant
• Assisting with the weekly and monthly reporting of plant efficiency, trends and analysing the data
• Covering for the Site Manager in their absence
• Writing risk assessments
• Maintaining the highest levels of Health & Safety
• Understanding the importance of permits and compliance with the Environmental Agency
• Basic first line maintenance, i.e. with pumps and valves - have a keen eye for fault-finding and diagnosis
• Operating a telehandler
• Monitoring and running the plant via a SCADA system
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Mobile plant licence (telehandler/loading shovel)
• A relevant engineering certificate is desired
• A full UK Driving Licence

Personal skills

The Operator role would suit someone who is:

• Experience in anaerobic digestion is highly desired
• Experience at supervisory level or 2-3 years' experience as an Operator
• Good mechanical knowledge
• Great at working under pressure
• Excellent computer literacy
• A mentality towards continuous improvement and a genuine passion for the industry

Salary and benefits of the Operator/Lead Operator role

• Salary of up to 45,000 (depending on experience)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Excellent benefits package
• Other benefits discussed at interview

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.