Plant Operator Fairfields Farm Biogas Plant Fairfields

Biogen; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days leave

4% employer pension

x4 life assurance

Job summary

Biogen (UK) Ltd is seeking an Agri AD Operator to support the Site Manager in the safe operation of the anaerobic digestion site. You will load and sort feedstocks via Telehandler, collect data, perform analysis and reporting, and assist with planned downtime and maintenance within a 42-hour week.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, the ability to work on your own or in teams, and prior experience in related process industries. Training to achieve WAMITAB standards will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with Telehandler operation preferred or able to obtain Telehandler licence.
• Able to work unsupervised for periods of time and in variable conditions.
• Experience with environmental, safety and quality management systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Load and sort feedstocks using a Telehandler.
• Collect data, perform analysis and reporting on site.
• Maintain general site housekeeping and support PPM system.
• Assist with planned downtime of key equipment for safe, cost-effective overhauls.
• Support shift pattern including weekends and remote monitoring via SCADA.

Skills

Telehandler operation

Unsupervised work

Safety awareness

Team player

Adaptability

Education

WAMITAB competency standards

Tools

SCADA

Preventive maintenance (PPM)

Job description

You will join us as a Agri Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Operator who will support the Site Manager with the safe operation of the site, including loading and sorting of feedstocks via Telehandler, carry out data collection, analysis and reporting, general site housekeeping, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) System, and assisting with planned down time of key equipment for planned, safe and cost effective overhaul.

Agri AD Operator

Requirements

The successful candidate will be able to work unsupervised for periods of time and be undeterred by physical dirty work, ideally with experience from a related process industry. You will ideally hold a qualification or have experience operating a Telehandler, working in confined spaces, working at heights and first aid. Training will be provided to achieve in house WAMITAB competency standards and H&S, if these are not already held. It would also be advantageous for experience/knowledge/interests in mechanical and/or electrical systems.

You will have the ability to follow procedure and protocol, experience of cost control and working within budget and adapt to changing circumstances effectively. Be self-motivated, flexible and a great team player but also confident to work on your own. It is desirable that you have experience of environmental, safety and quality management systems.

Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving licence is required. You will have the ability to operate a telehandler truck and obtain a telehandler licence. The role will work a shift pattern including weekends, call out on a rota basis and remote monitoring of the AD Process via SCADA. 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 and organic waste each year.

Location: Fairfields, Fordham Rd, Wormingford, Colchester CO6 3AQ

Job Type: Full time, permanent, 42 hours per week, working a shift pattern.

Salary: up to £34k dependent on experience + Overtime

Benefits

• 23 days leave (equivalent to 6.6 weeks holiday)
• 4% employer pension
• x4 life assurance

You may have experience of the following: Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, , Plant Maintenance Engineer, Plant Engineering, Process Engineering industry, Plant Operator, Plant Assistant, Plant Operative, Waste Management, Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse Operative, Health and Safety, H&S, Health & Safety, Recycling Assistant, maintenance, fitter,

up to £34,000 depending on experience

Hours

42

Job attachments

Role_Profile_for_Plant_Operator_-_May_2023.pdf