Plant Operator

Alecto Recruitment; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment is recruiting for a Plant Operator to join a renewable energy facility in Attleborough, Norfolk. The role operates on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days only) and involves day-to-day management of the Anaerobic Digestion plant.

Responsibilities include running the plant via DCS/SCADA, fault-finding, basic maintenance such as pump isolation/replacement, feeding fuel into hoppers, and on-site Telehandler operation, while keeping the site clean and pursuing continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• A qualification in an engineering discipline would be ideal (NVQ in mechanical or electrical engineering for example).
• Telehandler licence and able to drive mobile plant.

Responsibilities

• Day to day operations on the Anaerobic Digestion plant.
• Running the plant via a DCS or SCADA system, ensuring the plant is running as it should via the screens.
• Visual plant and equipment fault-finding.
• Performing first line maintenance activities, such as isolating and changing a pump.
• Feeding the fuel into the hoppers/plant.
• Driving a Telehandler and other machinery on site.
• Keeping the site clean and tidy.
• Contributing to positive site operations and looking for continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

DCS/SCADA familiarity

Ability work under pressure

Maintenance fault-finding

Education

NVQ in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Telehandler licence

Mobile plant driving

Job description

CS 28397

Plant Operator

£30,000 - £32,000

Attleborough, Norfolk

Alecto Recruitment are offering the opportunity for a Plant Operator to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days only) at a renewable energy facility in Attleborough, Norfolk.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Day to day operations on the Anaerobic Digestion plant.
• Running the plant via a DCS or SCADA system, ensuring the plant is running as it should via the screens.
• Visual plant and equipment fault-finding.
• Performing first line maintenance activities, such as isolating and changing a pump.
• Feeding the fuel into the hoppers/plant.
• Driving a Telehandler and other machinery on site.
• Keeping the site clean and tidy.
• Contributing to positive site operations and looking for continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills and Qualifications

• A qualification in an engineering discipline would be ideal (NVQ in mechanical or electrical engineering for example)
• Telehandler licence and able to drive mobile plant.

Knowledge and Experience

• AD site experience is desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Commitment to achieve the highest standards of work at all times.
• Takes full ownership of tasks through to conclusion.