Plant Operative Technician

Acorn by Synergie; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mobile Plant Operator to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves operating mobile equipment at various sites across the UK, offering a mix of travel and shift work. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and possess strong communication skills, with a background in process plant operations being beneficial. Enjoy competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a range of perks including a company vehicle, medical cover, and ongoing training. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge, this role is for you!

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

Paid overtime

Night shift allowance

Private medical cover

28 days holiday

Ongoing training

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in process industries is beneficial but not essential.
• Must have a full driving license for manual vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mobile processing plants across various sites.
• Follow risk assessments and method statements for tasks.

Skills

Plant operation

Mechanical understanding

Electrical equipment knowledge

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Ability to work unsupervised

Flexibility and adaptability

Heavy machinery operation

Tools

Forklift license

Telehandler license

Job description

Job Opportunity: Mobile Plant Operator
(Travel across the UK)

We are currently recruiting reliable and trustworthy individuals to operate our mobile equipment at various sites across the UK.

The role is interesting and varied, involving travel and working away from home for ten days, along with some shift work. A suitable vehicle and accommodation will be provided by the company.

A background in process plant operations would be beneficial. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, well-organized, computer literate, confident, reliable, and eager to expand their knowledge and skills.

The Person

• Plant operator with an understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ability to work unsupervised, sometimes at remote sites.
• Experience in process industries; relevant experience in water or process industry is an advantage but not essential.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements to meet customer demands.
• Customer-focused with strong communication skills at all levels, able to gain trust and respect.
• Experience operating, maintaining, assembling, and disassembling heavy machinery that operates at speed.
• Able to work away from home for up to 10 days, depending on shift patterns.
• Willing to work various shifts, including night shifts and staggered start times.
• Full, ideally clean, driving license for manual vehicles.
• Forklift and/or Telehandler license is an advantage but not essential.

The Role

• Staggered work pattern, 10-day fortnight, including alternate weekends.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x for shifts over 85 hours per fortnight.
• Operate and maintain a range of Mobile Processing Plants.
• Adjust machine settings to achieve desired processing parameters.
• Assist Service Engineers on site or at the workshop.
• Follow Risk Assessments and Method Statements before installation and operation tasks.

The Rewards

• Competitive salary, company van, and fuel card.
• Paid overtime at time and a half from Monday to Saturday, double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays beyond standard hours.
• Night shift allowance.
• Company vehicle and fuel card provided.
• Tools and IT equipment supplied.
• Pension scheme after qualifying period.
• Private medical cover after qualifying period.
• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days with length of service.
• Corporate wear and PPE provided.
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Note: Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.