Plant Operator

SCINERGY Recruitment Limited; Cricklade; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Training & development

Renewable energy sector experience

Job summary

SCINERGY Recruitment Limited is seeking a Plant Operator to join a green energy anaerobic digestion facility in Cricklade, Swindon. The role reports to the Site Manager and involves daily operation, monitoring plant performance, and basic maintenance to maximise reliability and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have experience in process plants or related industrial environments, with hands-on mobile plant operation and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in a process plant, manufacturing, engineering, agricultural or industrial environment.
• Mobile plant operations experience with forklift and telehandler machinery.
• Basic mechanical or electrical engineering knowledge, with an interest in maintenance and fault finding. The ability to operate or learn computer-based plant control systems, including DCS and SCADA.
• Strong commitment to health and safety and maintaining high operational standards.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Proactive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to take ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring the Anaerobic Digestion plant to ensure safe and efficient performance.
• Monitoring plant operations through DCS and SCADA control systems.
• Carrying out routine plant inspections, identifying faults and recording operational data.
• Performing first-line mechanical maintenance, including equipment isolations and routine servicing.
• Feeding the plant in accordance with prescribed operating procedures to maintain optimum output.
• Operating Telehandlers and other mobile plant machinery.
• Identifying operational issues and supporting troubleshooting activities to minimise downtime.
• Recording plant performance, maintenance activities and operational information on computer systems.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and site safety.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant reliability and efficiency.
• Assisting with risk assessments, safe operating procedures and health and safety compliance.
• Working closely with the Site Manager to ensure the facility operates effectively.

Job description

Plant Operator – Green Energy

£32,000 + overtime + benefits

Location: Cricklade, Swindon

SCINERGY Recruitment are recruiting for a Plant Operator to join an established Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facility, supporting the safe and efficient operation of a renewable energy plant.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the facility, monitoring plant performance, operating mobile machinery and carrying out first-line maintenance to ensure maximum reliability and efficiency.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for somebody with a background in plant operations, manufacturing, engineering or renewable energy who is looking to develop their technical skills within the anaerobic digestion sector.

The role will involve:

• Operating and monitoring the Anaerobic Digestion plant to ensure safe and efficient performance
• Monitoring plant operations through DCS and SCADA control systems
• Carrying out routine plant inspections, identifying faults and recording operational data
• Performing first-line mechanical maintenance, including equipment isolations and routine servicing
• Feeding the plant in accordance with prescribed operating procedures to maintain optimum output
• Operating Telehandlers and other mobile plant machinery
• Identifying operational issues and supporting troubleshooting activities to minimise downtime
• Recording plant performance, maintenance activities and operational information on computer systems
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and site safety
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant reliability and efficiency
• Assisting with risk assessments, safe operating procedures and health and safety compliance
• Working closely with the Site Manager to ensure the facility operates effectively

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Experience working within a process plant, manufacturing, engineering, agricultural or industrial environment
• Mobile Plant Operations experience with fortklift and telehandler machinery
• Basic mechanical or electrical engineering knowledge, with an interest in maintenance and fault findingThe ability to operate or learn computer-based plant control systems, including DCS and SCADA
• A strong commitment to health and safety and maintaining high operational standards
• Good communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to take ownership of tasks

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday, 7:00am until 3:30pm
• Ability to work weekends atleast once per month

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary of £32,000 which raises after a successful 6 month probation to £34,000
• Additional earnings through weekend overtime
• The opportunity to develop technical and operational experience within renewable energy
• Training and development opportunities
• A varied, hands-on role within an established Anaerobic Digestion facility