Power Plant Operator

Astute People; North East; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Power Plant Operator for a Biomass Power Station in Northumberland. The role offers a starting salary of up to £47,000, rising to £51,000 after probation, along with private medical benefits and a bonus. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering discipline and experience on heavy industrial sites. Applicants must have the ability to work shifts and should be critical thinkers committed to high standards.

Benefits

Private medical

Bonus of up to £2,500

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working on the Operations Team of a power station or relevant heavy industrial site.
• Willing to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of generating units.
• Monitor plant status and respond to alarms.
• Identify and record defects and safety issues.

Skills

Critical thinking

Self-motivation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in relevant engineering discipline

HNC

Job description

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Biomass Power Station in the UK to recruit a Power Plant Operator for its site in Northumberland.

The Power Plant Operator role comes with a starting salary of up to c. 47,000 rising to c. 51,000 after probation, private medical, and a bonus.

If you have your NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject and experience on heavy industrial site and looking to work then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Power Plant Operator role
Reporting to the Shift Manager you will:

• Working as part of a shift team to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the generating units.
• To undertake plant and unit inspections, monitoring plant status and responding to alarms.
• To undertake routine plant change overs as well as identifying defect and potentially unsafe conditions.
• To identify and record in the Maintenance Management system any defects and safety issues identified during plant inspections.
• Gather, analyse, interpret, and log plant performance data relevant to the area under your control and implement changes to improve operational efficiency with the assistance of the Power Plant Controller(s) as required.
• Undertake standard operational duties in one of the three roles; Unit Operator, General Duties Operator or Ash Plant Operator.
• To remove plant from service and assist in the isolating of plant in readiness for the issue of safety documents. Working within the Company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 in relevant engineering discipline
• HNC would be highly desirable
• Experience working on the Operations Team of a power station or relevant heavy industrial site.
• Willing to work shifts.

Personal skills

• Critical thinker who can make decisions under time pressure
• Self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment
• Has a personal commitment to the highest standards

Salary and benefits of the Power Plant Operator role

• Starting salary of 47,000 rising to 51,000 after probation
• Benefits package including private medical, and a bonus of up to 2,500
• Progression opportunities

INDPOW

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.