Plant Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Benefits

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

SCINERGY Recruitment Limited is seeking a motivated Plant Operator to join an established Anaerobic Digestion facility in Cricklade, Swindon. You will monitor plant performance, operate mobile machinery and carry out routine maintenance to keep the plant running safely and efficiently.

You will report to the Site Manager and work a daytime schedule, with overtime opportunities. The role offers hands-on technical development in renewable energy and a chance to contribute to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in process plant, manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
• Mobile Plant Operations with forklift and telehandler experience.
• Mechanical or electrical engineering knowledge with maintenance interest.
• Ability to operate or learn DCS/SCADA control systems.
• Strong health and safety commitment.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills; able to work independently.
• Proactive, eager to learn, and able to own tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the Anaerobic Digestion plant to ensure safe and efficient performance.
• Monitor plant operations through DCS and SCADA control systems.
• Carry out routine plant inspections, identifying faults and recording operational data.
• Perform first-line mechanical maintenance, including equipment isolations and routine servicing.
• Feed the plant in accordance with prescribed operating procedures to maintain optimum output.
• Operate Telehandlers and other mobile plant machinery.
• Identify operational issues and support troubleshooting activities to minimise downtime.
• Record plant performance, maintenance activities and operational information on computer systems.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and site safety.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant reliability and efficiency.
• Assist with risk assessments, safe operating procedures and health and safety compliance.
• Work closely with the Site Manager to ensure the facility operates effectively.

Skills

Plant operations

DCS/SCADA operation

Maintenance mindset

Problem solving

Communication

Independent working

Tools

DCS

SCADA

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 finding
• The 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