Plant Operative - Biogas

Astute’s Renewables team is proud to partner with a well-established and expanding business within the Anaerobic Digestion sector. They are looking for a motivated, hardworking individual to join them at their site in the Scunthorpe area. The Site/Plant Operator will be working a 4 on 4 off day shift pattern and be part of an on-call rota once trained.

The Site/Plant Operator role comes with a competitive salary, depending on experience, and excellent company benefits package.

If you’re from an agricultural, forces leaver or similar processing background and are looking to work for an organisation that genuinely values their employees, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Operator role

Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:

• Carrying out day to day operations of the renewable energy process plant
• Using SCADA control systems to monitor the process (training provided)
• Carrying out general maintenance task such as changing and isolating a pump, greasing, oil and filter changes
• Supporting the biologist with carrying out analysis checks (training provided)
• Feeding fuel into the process using mobile plant such as telehandlers
• Responding to machine and systems failures
• Ensuring adherence with health & safety at all times
• Being part of an on-call rota (once trained)
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant Engineering qualification/certificate would be an advantage but not essential.
• Telehandler or other plant tickets such as loading shovel, tractor ect, but not essential
• A full UK Driving Licence (essential)

Personal skills

The Plant Operator role would suit someone who has:

• Experience working in a similar outdoor environment
• Some basic first line maintenance experience
• Has a genuine interest in working in the renewable energy sector
• Has a good work ethic and has a desire to work as part of a supportive team

Salary and benefits of the Plant Operator role

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Excellent benefits package
• Use of work vehicle when on call out rota
• Company mobile phone
• Training provided

INDREN

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