Power Plant Operator

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Power Plant Operator for a Biomass Power Station. This role offers a starting salary of £47,000, increasing to £51,000 after probation, and includes private medical benefits and a bonus. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline and practical experience in a heavy industrial site. The position requires the ability to work shifts and entails routine inspections, data analysis, and ensuring operational safety.

Benefits

Private medical

Bonus of up to £2,500

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience on a heavy industrial site is essential.
• Willingness to work shifts is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Shift Manager and work on a shift team.
• Monitor plant status and respond to alarms.
• Conduct plant inspections and routine changeovers.
• Record defects and safety issues in the system.
• Analyze, interpret, and log plant performance data.

Skills

Critical thinking

Self-motivation

Decision-making under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering discipline

HNC highly desirable

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 role comes with a starting salary of up to c.£47,000, private medical, and a bonus.

We are looking for a candidate with an NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject, experience on a heavy industrial site, and a willingness to work shifts. Submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• Reporting to the Shift Manager.
• Working as part of a shift team to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the generating units.
• Undertaking plant and unit inspections, monitoring plant status and responding to alarms.
• Carrying out routine plant change overs and identifying defects and potentially unsafe conditions.
• Recording any defects and safety issues in the Maintenance Management system.
• Gathering, analysing, interpreting, and logging plant performance data relevant to the area under your control and implementing changes.
• Undertaking standard operational duties in one of three roles: Unit Operator, General Duties Operator, or Ash Plant Operator.
• Removing plant from service and assisting in the isolation of plant in readiness for the issue of safety documents while working within the Company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.

Professional qualifications

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

Personal skills

• Critical thinker who can make decisions under time pressure.
• Self‑motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment.
• Personal commitment to the highest standards.

Salary and benefits

• 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.

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.