Plant Operator

Biogen; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

4% employer pension

x4 life assurance

Job summary

Biogen (UK) Ltd in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Plant Operator to assist in the safe operation of the Anaerobic Digestion plant. The role covers intake, sorting and loading of food waste, plus routine checks and maintenance as part of a team.

The position requires adherence to health and safety regulations; Biogen provides training and development. A driving licence is ideal; telehandler certification is a plus, but training is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in Waste Management or related industry is preferred.
• Willingness to work 40 hours per week with weekend rota.
• Training provided for role, emphasis on health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist intake, sorting and loading of food waste on site.
• Support routine checks and maintenance of the AD plant.
• Follow health & safety and environmental regulations; maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Work as part of a team operating the site; comply with HSE and Environment Agency regulations.

Skills

Health and Safety

Driving licence

Telehandler training

Maintenance experience

Tools

Telehandler

Job description

You will join as a Plant Operatorto 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.

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 not already held.

The role will work Monday to Friday and weekends on a rota basis. Overtime is paid for approved additional hours worked.

About Biogen (UK) Ltd

Biogen is the UK's leader in anaerobic digestion (AD) and one of the largest independent AD operators in the UK. Having expanded its food waste recycling network through acquisition, it has a combined network of nineteen AD plants located across England, Scotland and Wales that provide cost-effective, low carbon, food and organic waste management solutions. Working with supermarkets, the hospitality industry, food manufacturers and local authorities across the UK, the AD sites recycle over half a million tonnes of food waste each year.

Location

Aisecome Way, Weston-super-Mare BS22 8NA

Job Type

Full time, permanent, 40 hours per week, working 5 days per week and weekends on a rota.

Salary

up to £28,800 per annum dependent on experience + Overtime

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 4% employer pension
• x4 life assurance

You may have experience of the following: Plant Operator, Plant Assistant, Plant Operative, Waste Management, Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse Operative, Health and Safety, H&S, Health & Safety, Recycling Assistant, maintenance, fitter etc.

Hours

40