Astute's Renewables team is partnered with a business that has delivered a new Anaerobic Digestion asset and is looking to recruit a Plant / Site Operator for their site near West Malling in Kent.
The Plant Operator will play a vital role in ensuring the day-to-day running of the renewable energy plant and comes with a salary of up to £32,000 (depending on experience), overtime, and a call-out retainer.
If you're looking to work for a great business during an exciting time of expansion and have previous anaerobic digestion experience, then submit your CV to apply today.
We are currently only accepting applications from candidates who are located within the UK and have a full UK driving licence.
Responsibilities and Duties
Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will:
1. Carry out the day-to-day operations of the anaerobic digestion plant.
2. Use the SCADA control systems to monitor the process.
3. Carry out planned & reactive maintenance of the plant, which will include working on pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, pipework, etc., once competent.
4. Feed fuel into the process using mobile plant such as a telehandler.
5. Respond to machine and systems failures once trained.
6. Maintain general site housekeeping, keeping it clean and tidy.
7. Ensure adherence to health & safety regulations.
8. Perform other duties as required.
Professional Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
1. A relevant Engineering degree is desired but not essential.
2. Mobile plant licence/tickets.
3. Full UK driving licence.
Personal Skills
The Plant / Site Operator role would suit someone who has:
1. Experience working in anaerobic digestion (essential).
2. Living within 30-35 minutes maximum of the site.
3. Experience operating mobile plant such as a telehandler or loading shovel.
4. Experience carrying out first line maintenance on processing plants such as pumps & conveyors would be an advantage.
5. Knowledge of SCADA or DCS would be an advantage.
6. Hard working and happy to work outside in an agricultural environment.
Salary and Benefits of the Plant Operator Role
£28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience.
Overtime and call-out retainer.
The chance to join an established business within the anaerobic digestion sector.
Astute Technical Recruitment Limited 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.
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