Anaerobic Digestion Plant Operator

Astute People are very proudly partnered with a company in the anaerobic digestions sector who're looking to recruit a member of their site team. We're looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, someone who is perhaps from an agricultural background and someone who can drive mobile plant.

The Plant Operator role will be paying a great salary with overtime potential and we're open to speaking to people with different levels of experience and the salary discussed will reflect this.

If you enjoy working outside, like being part of a team and want to learn and progress in the renewable energy sector, please apply below.

Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Operator role
Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:

• Support the safe, efficient daily operation of an anaerobic digestion plant
• Monitor and optimise performance via the control system
• Manage material intake and feeding in line with operational plans
• Record and report plant data and performance metrics
• Complete routine inspections, checks and basic first-line maintenance
• Identify and escalate faults or process issues
• Conduct routine sampling of the organic material and process monitoring
• Operate the weighbridge and maintain accurate documentation
• Maintain site security, housekeeping and compliance with permits and procedures
• Assist with maintenance activities and participate in the on-call rota, including weekends and bank holidays

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience working in an agricultural, process-driven, industrial or energy environment
• Strong awareness of health, safety and environmental compliance
• Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to undertake first-line maintenance
• IT literacy and confidence working with plant control or monitoring systems
• A full UK driving licence.

Personal skills
The Plant Operator role would suit someone who is:

• Proactive and safety-conscious.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on operational environment.
• Methodical with strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and willing to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• A strong team player with good communication skills.

Salary and benefits of the Plant Operator role

• Salary is dependant on level, please enquire with Astute
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Mon to Fri position with paid 1 in 4 or 5 weekend rota
• Opportunity to work within a growing renewable energy sector

INDREN

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.