Production Operator - Biomass Power Station

Astute People; Santon Downham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biomass power generation company in Thetford seeks a Shift/Production Operator. You will operate plant systems, conduct inspections, maintain safety standards, and collaborate with the team. Ideal candidates have NVQ Level 2 or 3 in engineering and experience in heavy process environments. The position offers a competitive starting salary of approx. £33,000 plus overtime and private medical benefits.

Benefits

Overtime

Private medical

EV salary sacrifice

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a heavy process engineering environment such as power stations.
• Willingness to pick up other work when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine operational checks and inspections.
• Operate plant systems and equipment following established operating procedures.
• Collaborate as a key member of the shift team to maintain safe and efficient plant operations.
• Conduct basic maintenance tasks in line with approved maintenance processes.

Skills

Good teamwork skills

Experience in fault finding techniques

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in relevant engineering subject

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a leading biomass power generation company to recruit for a Shift/Production Operator to join their power station in Thetford, Norfolk.

The role offers a starting salary of c.£33,000 plus overtime, private medical and other benefits. If you are an experienced Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician looking to work for a leading organisation that invests in training and professional development, please upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Production/Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:
• Perform routine operational checks and inspections.
• Operate plant systems and equipment following established operating procedures.
• Collaborate as a key member of the shift team to maintain safe and efficient plant operations.
• Conduct basic maintenance tasks in line with approved maintenance processes and standards.
• Diagnose plant issues and propose effective solutions.
• Carry out pre-start inspections, commissioning, and decommissioning procedures.
• Provide clear, accurate, and complete shift handovers.
• Follow and promote all safety practices and operational procedures.
• Assist the Production Team Leader in preparing safety-related documentation.
• Support and, when necessary, cover responsibilities within the fuel and ash operations team.
• This role will be working 12-hour shifts - full shift rota can be disclosed upon request.

Professional qualifications

• Ideally an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a relevant engineering subject such as mechanical or electrical engineering.
• A health and safety qualification would be ideal but not a necessity.

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

• The Production Operator role would suit someone who has:
• Prior experience working in a heavy process engineering environment such as power stations, paper mills, refineries, steel production, cement, etc.
• Good teamwork skills and willingness to pick up other work when needed.
• Experience in fault finding techniques.

Salary and benefits

• A starting basic salary of c.£33,000 which will rise with experience.
• Overtime.
• Private medical.
• Other excellent benefits including EV salary sacrifice.

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.