Shift Plant Operator: Renewable Energy & Waste Tech

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd; Sideway; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and professional dev

Job summary

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd is recruiting a Shift Plant Operator for an advanced thermal treatment facility in Stoke-on-Trent. The role suits someone with boiler operations or heavy process experience seeking a long-term career in renewables.

You will monitor boilers and turbines, optimise processes via the DCS, respond to alarms, and perform plant duties including FLT operations. Training and development are offered in a modern processing plant.

Qualifications

• Experience in boiler operations or heavy industrial environments.
• GCSE Maths and Science at Grade C/Level 5 or equivalent.
• Proactive, team-oriented with ability to work in shift patterns.
• Experience with DCS systems or process plant would be advantageous.
• BOAS, City & Guilds Small Thermal Plant, FLT, COSHH/HAZOP experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate boilers, turbines and related plant equipment to maximise performance and steam generation.
• Optimise plant processes using the DCS control system by monitoring temperature, pressure and flow, taking corrective action as needed.
• Respond to alarms, faults and emergencies to maintain safe operation.
• Operate overhead waste crane and carry out plant attendant duties including FLT operations, loading/unloading vehicles, handling raw materials and ash removal.
• Maintain accurate operational records and ensure health, safety and environmental procedures are followed.

Skills

Boiler operations

Heavy industrial processes

Teamwork

Shift work

DCS experience

Education

GCSE Maths and Science (Grade C/Level 5)

Tools

DCS control system

FLT forklift operation

BOAS experience

COSHH/HAZOP awareness

Job description

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd is recruiting a Shift Plant Operator for an advanced thermal treatment facility in Stoke-on-Trent. The role suits someone with boiler operations or heavy process experience seeking a long-term career in renewables.

You will monitor boilers and turbines, optimise processes via the DCS, respond to alarms, and perform plant duties including FLT operations. Training and development are offered in a modern processing plant.