Plant Supervisor - Anaerobic Digestion

Astute People; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A key business in renewable energy in Northampton is seeking a Plant Supervisor to oversee operations at their anaerobic digestion plant. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and a Telehandler licence. This position offers an excellent salary, overtime opportunities, and a performance-related bonus. The role requires someone who enjoys working outdoors and can effectively manage their team to facilitate the UK's energy transition.

Benefits

Company pension

25 days holiday

Performance-related bonus

Overtime available

On call payments

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience is essential.
• Experience in anaerobic digestion.
• UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations crew on anaerobic digestion plant.
• Support Plant Manager in achieving targets.
• Ensure compliant operation of the asset.
• Deputise for Plant Manager in their absence.
• Perform site audits for operational excellence.

Skills

Problem solver

Excellent verbal and written English

Hard-working outdoors

Education

Engineering qualification preferred

Tools

Telehandler licence

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 are building an asset in the Northampton area and we're looking for a Plant Supervisor / Site Supervisor / Lead Plant Operator to join the team. We're looking for a motivated individual who wants to make a difference to the UK's energy transition and who has experience in the anaerobic digestion sector.

The Plant Supervisor role comes with an excellent salary, with overtime available and the chance to progress within the business and be the Plant Manager's right-hand person.

Responsibilities and duties

• Supervising the operations crew on the anaerobic digestion plant on a day to day basis
• Support the Plant Manager to implement and achieve operational and personal targets
• Oversee and ensure the compliant operation of the asset
• Be the conduit between the operations team and the Plant Manager
• Deputise for the Plant Manager in their absence
• Maintain all relevant site health, safety, quality and environmental standards
• Assist with ensuring that operational budgets and forecasting is accurate, in order for it to be reported to senior management
• Perform continual site audits to ensure that the site is running to an excellent standard and always looking for ways to improve site operations
• Perform all duties an Operator would, leading from the front and upskilling and mentoring the team where possible
• Feeding the plant using a Telehandler
• Participate in an on-call rota (for which you're paid)
• Other duties are required

Professional qualifications

• Telehandler licence is hugely preferred
• A recognised engineering qualification is preferred but not essential
• Supervisory experience is essential
• Experience in anaerobic digestion
• UK driving licence

Personal skills

• A problem-solver and self-starter
• Excellent verbal and written English language
• Someone hard-working who enjoys working outdoors

Salary and benefits of the Plant Supervisor role

• An excellent basic salary (to be discussed upon application)
• Overtime available
• Performance related bonus
• Company pension
• On call payments
• 25 days holiday

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.