Plant Operator

Distribution; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aureos Infrastructure Services Limited is seeking a skilled Plant Operator to oversee, monitor, and maintain industrial machinery and plant equipment. The role focuses on safe, efficient operations to support ongoing infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with industry standards, perform inspections, and collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to optimize plant performance.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma, vocational training, or equivalent certification in mechanical, electrical, or industrial plant operations.
• Proven experience as a Plant Operator, Equipment Operator, or similar role in infrastructure, construction, or heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of industrial machinery, mechanical systems, and safety protocols.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and process flow diagrams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the physical stamina to perform manual tasks in varying environments.
• Effective communication and a strong commitment to team safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and control plant machinery, equipment, and auxiliary systems safely and efficiently.
• Conduct inspections, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting of plant systems to identify and resolve issues.
• Perform start-up and shut-down procedures for plant equipment per safety guidelines.
• Maintain logs of plant operations including gauge readings, fluid levels, temperatures, and maintenance.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations and report hazards promptly.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to coordinate repairs and optimize performance.

Skills

Industrial safety

Mechanical systems

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Team safety

Communication

Education

Technical diploma or equivalent

Job description

If you are looking to work for a growing business who truly value and care for their employees, then look no further!

Job Summary

AUREOS INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LIMITED is seeking a skilled and reliable Plant Operator to oversee, monitor, and maintain our industrial machinery and plant equipment. The successful candidate will ensure all operations run safely, efficiently, and in strict compliance with industry standards to support our ongoing infrastructure projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and control plant machinery, equipment, and auxiliary systems in a safe and efficient manner.
• Conduct regular inspections, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting of plant systems to identify and resolve operational issues.
• Perform start-up and shut-down procedures for plant equipment in accordance with safety and operational guidelines.
• Maintain accurate logs of plant operations, including gauge readings, fluid levels, temperatures, and maintenance activities.
• Adhere strictly to company health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations, reporting any hazards or incidents immediately.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to coordinate repairs and optimize plant performance.

Job Qualifications

• Technical diploma, vocational training, or equivalent certification in mechanical, electrical, or industrial plant operations.
• Proven experience as a Plant Operator, Equipment Operator, or in a similar role within the infrastructure, construction, or heavy industry sectors.
• Strong understanding of industrial machinery, mechanical systems, and safety protocols.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and process flow diagrams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the physical stamina required to perform manual tasks and work in various environmental conditions.
• Effective communication skills and a strong commitment to team safety and operational excellence.

Whether you are looking for progression in your new role or for your forever job, we will happily welcome your application.

Equal Opportunities

Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Aureos is a multi-disciplinary energy and transport networks specialist engineering services provider, spanning the design, engineering, installation, maintenance, and crisis response of critical infrastructures across power, renewables, nuclear decommissioning, railways, highways and local government sectors.