Plant Operator

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd; Sideway; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and professional dev

Job summary

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd is recruiting a Shift Plant Operator for an advanced thermal treatment facility in Stoke-on-Trent. The role suits someone with boiler operations or heavy process experience seeking a long-term career in renewables.

You will monitor boilers and turbines, optimise processes via the DCS, respond to alarms, and perform plant duties including FLT operations. Training and development are offered in a modern processing plant.

Qualifications

• Experience in boiler operations or heavy industrial environments.
• GCSE Maths and Science at Grade C/Level 5 or equivalent.
• Proactive, team-oriented with ability to work in shift patterns.
• Experience with DCS systems or process plant would be advantageous.
• BOAS, City & Guilds Small Thermal Plant, FLT, COSHH/HAZOP experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate boilers, turbines and related plant equipment to maximise performance and steam generation.
• Optimise plant processes using the DCS control system by monitoring temperature, pressure and flow, taking corrective action as needed.
• Respond to alarms, faults and emergencies to maintain safe operation.
• Operate overhead waste crane and carry out plant attendant duties including FLT operations, loading/unloading vehicles, handling raw materials and ash removal.
• Maintain accurate operational records and ensure health, safety and environmental procedures are followed.

Skills

Boiler operations

Heavy industrial processes

Teamwork

Shift work

DCS experience

Education

GCSE Maths and Science (Grade C/Level 5)

Tools

DCS control system

FLT forklift operation

BOAS experience

COSHH/HAZOP awareness

Job description

Shift Plant Operator

Altera Recruitment Group is supporting a specialist Energy from Waste operator in the recruitment of a Shift Plant Operator for its advanced thermal treatment facility in Stoke-on-Trent.

This position is well suited to an individual with experience in boiler operations or heavy process industries who is looking to build a long term career within the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities of the Shift Plant Operator

• Monitor and operate boilers, turbines and associated plant equipment to maximise performance and steam generation.
• Optimise plant processes using the DCS control system by monitoring temperature, pressure and flow, taking corrective action where required.
• Respond to alarms, faults, plant upsets and emergency situations to maintain safe and reliable operation.
• Operate the overhead waste crane and, when required, carry out plant attendant duties including FLT operations, loading and unloading vehicles and managing raw materials and ash removal.
• Maintain accurate operational records, support housekeeping standards and ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within boiler operations or a heavy industrial process environment.
• GCSE Maths and Science at Grade C / Level 5 or equivalent.
• A reliable and proactive approach with the ability to work effectively within a shift team.
• Experience with DCS systems, process plant or a mechanical, electrical or instrumentation background would be advantageous.
• BOAS, City & Guilds Small Thermal Plant, FLT, COSHH or HAZOP experience would all be beneficial but are not essential.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £39,000 to £43,000
• Opportunity to join a growing Energy from Waste operation.
• Secure, long term career within the renewable energy sector.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Varied operational role within a modern process plant.