Outside Operator

Astute People; Santon Downham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Private medical

Other benefits

Job summary

Astute People is partnering with a leading Biomass company to hire an Outside Operator on a fixed-term contract of 8 months for their power station in Thetford. The role offers a starting salary of around £35,000 plus overtime, private medical and other benefits.

You will report to the Shift Team Leader, perform routine checks, operate plant systems, and work as part of a safety-conscious shift team to maintain efficient operations. The position involves 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering.
• Health and safety qualification would be ideal but not a necessity.
• Experience in heavy process engineering environments such as power stations, refineries, mills, or similar.
• Good teamwork and willingness to pick up other work when needed.
• Experience in fault finding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine operational checks and inspections.
• Operate plant systems and equipment following procedures.
• Collaborate with the shift team to maintain safe, efficient operations.
• Carry out basic maintenance per approved processes and standards.
• Diagnose plant issues and propose solutions.
• Carry out pre-start inspections, commissioning and decommissioning.
• Provide clear, accurate shift handovers.
• Follow safety practices and procedures.
• Assist the Shift Team Leader with safety documentation.
• Support and, when needed, cover fuel and ash operations, including driving mobile plant.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Communication

Hands-on

Fault finding

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering

Health and safety qualification (preferred)

Job description

Astute's Power team is proud to be partnering with a leading Biomass company to hire an Outside Operator on a FTC for 8 months to join their Power Station in Thetford. The Production Operator role comes with a starting salary of c.£35,000 + overtime + private medical + other benefits.

Responsibilities and duties of the Operator role

Reporting to the Shift Team Leader you will:

• Perform routine operational checks and inspections.
• Operate plant systems and equipment following established operating procedures.
• Collaborate as a key member of the shift team to maintain safe and efficient plant operations.
• Conduct basic maintenance tasks in line with approved maintenance processes and standards.
• Diagnose plant issues and propose effective solutions.
• Carry out pre-start inspections, commissioning, and decommissioning procedures.
• Provide clear, accurate, and complete shift handovers.
• Follow and promote all safety practices and operational procedures.
• Assist the Shift Team Leader in preparing safety-related documentation.
• Support and, when necessary, cover responsibilities within the fuel and ash operations team, including driving mobile plant

This role will be working 12-hour shifts - full shift rota can be disclosed upon request

Professional qualifications

• Ideally a NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a relevant engineering subject such as mechanical or electrical engineering
• A health and safety qualification would be ideal but not a necessity
• Prior experience working in a heavy process engineering environment such as power stations, paper mills, refineries, steel production, cement, etc.
• Good teamworking skills and willing to pick up other work when needed
• Experience in fault finding techniques

Personal Skills

• Safety-conscious with a strong commitment to following procedures and maintaining high standards.
• A reliable team player with good communication skills and a proactive approach to work.
• Practical and hands-on, with experience operating mobile plant and carrying out routine plant inspections.

Salary and benefits of the Operator role

• Salary of c.£35,000 + overtime + private medical + other benefits.
• Salary of c. £35,000 (pro-rated

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