Production Operator - Biomass Power Station in Thetford, Norfolk

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

Job summary

A leading biomass power company is seeking a Shift/Production Operator in Thetford, Norfolk. The role involves operational checks, plant operation, and maintenance tasks, requiring NVQ qualifications in engineering. Starting salary is around £33,000 plus benefits including overtime and private medical. Ideal candidates have experience in heavy process environments and strong teamwork skills.

Benefits

Overtime

Private medical

EV salary sacrifice

Other excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Prior experience in heavy process engineering environments like power stations, paper mills, or refineries.
• Health and safety qualification is ideal but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine operational checks and inspections.
• Operate plant systems and equipment according to procedures.
• Collaborate with the shift team for safe plant operations.
• Conduct basic maintenance tasks as per standards.
• Diagnose plant issues and suggest solutions.
• Carry out inspections and commissioning procedures.
• Provide clear and complete shift handovers.
• Promote safety practices and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Fault finding techniques

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Shift/Production Operator – Thetford, Norfolk

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

Starting salary c. £33,000 + overtime + private medical + other benefits.

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 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 cover responsibilities within the fuel and ash operations team.

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

• 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.

This role will be working 12‑hour shifts – full shift rota can be disclosed upon request.

Equal Opportunity

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