O&M Plant Attendant - Energy from Waste

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation company is seeking an O&M Assistant for their Slough site. This entry-level role offers a salary of up to £34,000 plus a benefits package including medical insurance. Ideal candidates will have experience in industrial environments and a strong understanding of health and safety procedures. Responsibilities include operating plant systems and supporting maintenance activities.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Benefits package

Bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience in energy, waste management, or industrial maintenance.
• Strong understanding of HSE procedures.
• Comfortable working at heights and performing manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant systems safely.
• Support maintenance activities and emergency repairs.
• Conduct routine inspections and record operational data.

Skills

Plant operations experience

Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance

IT literacy

Job description

Overview

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit an O&M Assistant for their Energy from Waste site in Slough.

The O&M Assistant role comes with a salary of up to �34,000 + medical insurance + benefits.

If you are looking for an entry role into the power industry, ideally with experience in an industrial environment then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant systems safely and efficiently in accordance with operational and environmental standards.
• Support planned and unplanned maintenance activities, including emergency repairs and plant adjustments.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify and report equipment defects, hazards, and operational issues.
• Maintain high standards of plant cleanliness and housekeeping at all times.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, waste management regulations, and site safety procedures.
• Safely operate vehicles, lifting tools, and equipment as required for plant operations.
• Accurately record operational data, maintenance activities, and inspection findings in site reporting systems.

Professional qualifications

• Previous experience in a plant operations, waste management, energy, or industrial maintenance environment.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) procedures and compliance requirements.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and performing manual or heavy-lifting tasks.
• Good IT literacy and ability to use computer-based monitoring and reporting systems.

Personal skills

• Strong work ethic with a practical, safety-conscious mindset.
• Level-headed and reliable under pressure, particularly during plant upsets or emergencies.
• Collaborative and proactive, with a positive attitude toward continuous improvement and teamwork.

Salary and benefits

• Basic salary of up to �34,000
• Benefits package including bonus and private medical insurance.
• Opportunity to join leading energy company

INDPOW

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.