Plant Operator

Biogen; Leigh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Biogen is hiring a Plant Operator for its Anaerobic Digestion plant in the UK. The role involves handling intake, sorting and loading of food waste, with a focus on safe operation and site cleanliness. You will work as part of a small team, following health and safety rules and site procedures.

Training will be provided, and a driving licence is advantageous. The shift pattern is 7 days out of 14, with overtime available for additional hours and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Follow health and safety and environmental regulations.
• Biogen will provide training for required tasks.
• Driving licence preferred; telehandler certificate advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist intake, sorting and loading of food waste arriving on site.
• Perform routine checks and basic maintenance activities.
• Be part of a team that operates the site and maintains standards.

Skills

Health and Safety awareness

Teamwork

Driving licence preferred

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Description

You will join as a Plant Operator to assist in the safe operation of the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant. This is a hands-on role, assisting with the intake, sorting and loading of food waste arriving on site. The role will assist with routine checking and maintenance activities and be part of a team which operates the site.

Plant Operator Requirements

The role will need to follow health and safety and environmental regulations; ensure high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness are maintained on the site. Biogen will provide training and development required for the role.

You must demonstrate a positive attitude towards Health and Safety and working with regulatory bodies, HSE, Environment Agency etc.

The successful candidate will ideally have some relevant experience from a related industry and will ideally hold a driving licence. Telehandler experience and a certificate would be an advantage, but training will be provided if these are not already held. The role will work a shift pattern of 7 days out of 14 including weekends. Overtime is paid for approved additional hours worked.