Plant Operator & Anaerobic Digestion

Alecto Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Plant Operator for an Anaerobic Digestion facility. The candidate will manage daily operations, perform minor maintenance, and ensure optimal plant performance. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in mechanical or electrical engineering, along with experience in SCADA systems and operational monitoring. The position offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in operate and monitor plant via SCADA systems.
• Ability to perform first-line maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of health and safety protocols in operational settings.
• Experience in anaerobic digestion operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Anaerobic Digestion plant.
• Perform visual inspections and fault-finding on plant and equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for safety and reliability.
• Safely operate site machinery in accordance with procedures.

Skills

Operational monitoring

Fault-finding

Forklift operation

Task ownership

Education

Qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

FM33051

Plant Operator - Anaerobic Digestion

£30,000 - £32,000

Suffolk

Alecto Recruitment is providing an opportunity for a Plant operator to assist in the daily operations of an Anaerobic Digestion facility. The successful candidate will carry out minor maintenance, operate the plant and ensure the plant is running to maximum capacity.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Anaerobic Digestion plant, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant performance
• Operate and monitor the plant via SCADA systems, maintaining optimal process control and output
• Carry out visual inspections and fault-finding on plant and equipment, accurately logging data to assess plant health
• Perform first-line maintenance activities, including safe isolation of equipment for routine servicing and minor repairs.
• Feed the plant in line with prescribed operating regimes to maximise biogas production and overall efficiency.
• Safely operate forklift trucks and site machinery in accordance with site procedures
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, ensuring the site remains clean, organised, and compliant.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant reliability, safety, and operational performance.
• Participate in the review of risk assessments and safe systems of work, supporting ongoing health and safety improvements.

Skills and Qualification

• A qualification in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline would be ideal.
• Takes full ownership of tasks to achieve the highest standards of work at all times.
• AD site experience is desirable.
• The ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Application

To apply for this role please send your CV to or call (phone number removed) ext 220 to discuss.

Equally if this role would not be of interest to you but may be suitable friend or colleague, we can offer paid referral fees for successful placements.