Plant Operator - Anaerobic Digestion

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK biogas sector seeks a Plant Operator for its new anaerobic digestion facility in Northampton. This role involves operating the plant, contributing to its operational success, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience or qualifications and possess a Telehandler license.

Benefits

Company pension

25 days holiday

On-call payments

Performance-related bonus

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Telehandler license or proven experience.
• Experience in plant operations preferred.
• UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Daily operation of the anaerobic digestion plant.
• Use SCADA system for plant control.
• Maintain health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Recognised engineering qualification

Tools

Telehandler

Job description

Job Description

About the role: Astute's Renewables Team is partnering exclusively with a key business and influential player in the UK Anaerobic Digestion market. The company is building an asset in Northampton and is looking to assemble a team for the plant. We seek motivated individuals who want to contribute to the UK's energy transition, preferably with experience in the anaerobic digestion sector.

The Plant Operator role offers an excellent salary, overtime opportunities, and potential career progression within the business. If you're interested in working for an emerging leader in the UK biogas sector, please apply below.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will:
• Operate the anaerobic digestion plant daily.
• Feed the plant consistently using a Telehandler.
• Follow instructions and contribute to operational and personal targets.
• Use the SCADA system to control and operate the plant (training can be provided).
• Maintain site health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Conduct visual inspections and log relevant information.
• Perform general housekeeping to maintain a clean, tidy, and safe environment.
• Assist the Maintenance Engineer with planned and reactive maintenance.
• Suggest continuous improvements to the Plant Manager.
• Participate in an on-call rota (additional pay applies).
• Other duties as required.

Professional qualifications:

• Telehandler license or demonstrable safe experience in operating such equipment.
• A recognised engineering qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in plant operations; anaerobic digestion experience is a plus but not necessary.
• UK driving licence.

Personal skills:

• Problem-solver and self-starter.
• Excellent verbal and written English.
• Hard-working and comfortable working outdoors.

Salary and benefits:

• Competitive basic salary (discussed upon application).
• Overtime opportunities.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Company pension.
• On-call payments.
• 25 days holiday.

Astute People is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work legally in the UK.

We are committed to the government's Confident Employer initiative. We aim to respond to all applicants within 7 days.