Production / Machine Operator in IP24 1LX

Energy Jobline CVL; Tetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy leader is hiring a Site Technician/Plant Operator in Tetford, England. The role includes operational tasks, inspections, and maintenance to ensure plant efficiency and safety. Candidates should be mechanically inclined, physically fit, and willing to learn. The position offers a starting salary of £32,000 per annum along with various benefits including holiday leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Long service award

Life cover

Private medical insurance

Electric Vehicle and Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Mechanical and electrical knowledge, preferably from the power/energy sector.
• Experience in maintenance and fault finding.
• Willingness to learn and progress.
• Physically fit, as you will be on your feet for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine operational tasks and inspections to ensure plant efficiency and safety.
• Operate plant machinery and equipment in line with established operational procedures.
• Conduct frontline maintenance activities following approved processes and safety standards.
• Investigate equipment issues and contribute to identifying effective solutions.
• Complete pre-start checks and commissioning procedures.
• Ensure clear, accurate, and concise shift handovers.
• Assist in preparing safety documentation and permits.
• Collaborate effectively with the shift team to support safe operations.
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols.
• Provide support within the fuel and ash handling team.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Experience in maintenance

Fault finding

Willingness to learn

Physical fitness

Education

Degree or similar in engineering

Job description

Hales Group, a renewable energy leader, is hiring a Site Technician/Plant Operator.

Job Purpose

Assisting the Production Team Leader in the safe and efficient running of the plant, you will undertake inspection and operational duties, which include plant monitoring and basic maintenance of machinery to ensure maximum plant availability and performance.

Salary and Hours

• Starting from £32,000 per annum but may be negotiable for the right skills.
• Working a shift pattern to cover a 24‑hour operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine operational tasks and inspections to ensure plant efficiency and safety.
• Operate plant machinery and equipment in line with established operational procedures.
• Conduct frontline maintenance activities following approved processes and safety standards.
• Investigate equipment issues and contribute to identifying effective solutions.
• Complete pre‑start checks, as well as commissioning and decommissioning procedures.
• Ensure clear, accurate, and concise shift handovers to maintain operational continuity.
• Assist the Production Team Leader in preparing safety documentation and permits.
• Collaborate effectively with the shift team to support safe and efficient plant operations.
• Adhere strictly to all safety protocols and working practices.
• Provide support and cover for duties within the fuel and ash handling team.

Candidate Attributes

• Mechanical and electrical knowledge, preferably from the power/energy sector, but not essential.
• Experience in maintenance and fault finding.
• Willingness to learn and progress.
• Physically fit, as you will be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Degree or similar in engineering.

Company Benefits

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, incorporated in the shift pattern, increasing with service.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme – 5% matched contributions, increasing with service.
• Long service award after 10 years plus.
• Life cover, four times basic salary.
• Private medical insurance available following completion of probation, funded by company, taxable benefit.
• Electric Vehicle and Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme, available following completion of probation.

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