Northwick Power is an industrial processor of food waste located on the north of Gloucestershire close to Chipping Campden. The plant has been designed to handle a wide range of waste feedstocks.
Through a process called Anaerobic Digestion it utilises the waste as a raw material to create methane, which in turn is used to generate electricity and gas both of which are exported to the national grids and are 100% renewable.
The waste we use to produce the methane can be in solid, liquid or sludge form, packaged or unpackaged. Out-of-date and damaged foods from retailers, supermarkets and factories or food waste from restaurants, pubs and hotels, offices, hospitals and schools. In addition, domestic kitchen food waste, waste from food processing factories, plus animal by-products (Category III) from the food industry, can all be processed by the plant.
Overview
The process operator is to receive and process incoming waste material ensuring that it is compliant with the permitted waste types in order to feed the plant accordingly, maximising energy output and cost effectiveness by smooth operation of the plant.
Responsibilities
* Operate basic equipment and carry out routine tasks by following strict, detailed processes.
* To safely and effectively tip trailers of waste
* To manage and improve the cleanliness of the reception hall, ‘pads’ and overall site.
* To maintain equipment effectively including greasing, routine maintenance checks.
* To report any equipment defects or lack of resources to the Engineering Manager.
* Conduct daily & weekly clean down and simple maintenance processes and logged (if required) on the specified paperwork.
* Follow work instructions (including use of personal protection equipment where relevant) to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.
Person specification
* Previous Operator experience and ability to work unsupervised.
* Experience within a manufacturing/production background is desirable
* A high concern for health and safety standards
* Strong work ethic and an excellent team player
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Excellent timekeeping and attendance record
* Demonstrated high personal standards and self-motivation
We will be looking for the first interviews to take place on Wednesday 26th February 2025 on site