Multi Skilled Operator

Daval Associates; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Daval Associates is seeking an experienced Anaerobic Digestion Multi-Skilled Operator to join our operational team in the UK. You will be responsible for day-to-day AD process operation, mobile plant handling, and ensuring site safety and compliance with permits and regulations.

You will monitor SCADA systems, perform inspections, maintain housekeeping, and support maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives. A full UK driving licence and willingness to train are required.

Qualifications

• Experience using SCADA systems or working in a similar position.
• Experience working to defined KPIs and performance targets.
• Proven track record of continuous improvement.
• Experience implementing new processes or operational developments.
• Good health, safety and environmental compliance understanding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Good computer literacy.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Willingness to undertake training as required.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the anaerobic digestion process and associated equipment.
• Carry out material handling operations using mobile plant machinery.
• Work safely and in accordance with SHEQ policies and site requirements.
• Operate and monitor SCADA systems and respond to operational issues.
• Complete site inspections, audits and routine checks.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across the site.
• Undertake light maintenance and basic mechanical activities.
• Assist with maintenance and resolve operational issues.
• Support KPI monitoring, cost control, safety observations and corrective actions.
• Report incidents, near misses and close calls promptly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and new processes.
• Ensure accurate data capture and operational records.
• Work within MBT and weighbridge areas when required.

Skills

SCADA experience

KPI targets

Continuous improvement

Implement new processes

Health, safety & environmental

Communication skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Organisational skills

Willingness to train

Full UK driving licence

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Multi-Skilled Operator to join our operational team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in a process plant, waste management, anaerobic digestion or similar operational environment, who enjoys working hands-on and taking responsibility for the safe and efficient running of site operations.

The Role

As an AD Multi-Skilled Operator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the anaerobic digestion process and mobile plant, while supporting housekeeping, basic maintenance and continuous improvement activities. You will play an important role in ensuring the site operates safely, efficiently and in full compliance with environmental permits, health & safety legislation, ABPR requirements, planning conditions and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the anaerobic digestion process and associated equipment.
• Carry out material handling operations using mobile plant machinery.
• Work safely and in accordance with all SHEQ policies, procedures and site requirements.
• Operate and monitor SCADA systems and respond appropriately to operational issues.
• Complete site inspections, audits and routine operational checks.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across the site.
• Undertake light maintenance, cleaning and basic mechanical activities.
• Assist with maintenance activities and help identify and resolve operational issues.
• Support the Site Supervisor with KPI monitoring, cost control, health & safety observations and corrective actions.
• Report incidents, near misses and close calls promptly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and the implementation of new processes and developments.
• Ensure accurate data capture and operational records are maintained.
• Work within the MBT and weighbridge areas when required.

About You

We're looking for someone who is reliable, safety-conscious and comfortable working in an operational/process environment.

Essential Requirements

• Experience using SCADA systems or working in a similar position, ideally within a process plant.
• Experience working to clearly defined KPIs and performance targets.
• A proven track record of contributing to continuous improvement.
• Experience implementing new processes or operational developments.
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Good computer literacy.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Willingness to undertake internal and external training as required.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience

• Experience operating mobile plant.
• Previous experience working a rotating shift pattern.
• Experience within waste management or waste operations.
• Knowledge of anaerobic digestion operations.
• Understanding of valves, pumps, motors and associated instrumentation.
• Basic mechanical or plant maintenance experience.
• Logistics or material-handling experience.
• Fire Marshal training.
• First Aid qualification.

What We Offer

• £32,697.60 salary
• Monday-Friday rotating shift pattern
• Week 1: 5:00am - 2:00pm
• Week 2: 1:00pm - 10:00pm
• Opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist operational environment
• Training and development opportunities
• A varied, hands-on role with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement

If you have experience in process operations, anaerobic digestion, waste management, mobile plant or a similar environment, we'd love to hear from you.