Our client is looking for a hard working person to join them as a Power Plant Operator. You will support the safe and efficient operation of the power production plant. Working under the guidance of the Senior Operator and Plant Manager, you will assist with monitoring plant equipment, performing routine checks, and ensuring day-to-day operations align with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their technical skills in a forward-thinking, sustainable energy environment. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience while contributing to the development of the site.
REQUIREMENTS:
* You have a full UK driving license and your own transport.
* You have previous experience of working in a manufacturing / production operative role, or ideally on a power plant / refinery / power station (power plant experience not essential, but definitely favoured).
* Ability to self-prioritise and work autonomously, accurately, and speedily when required
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Proficient with Microsoft Office packages, including Word and Excel
* Experience with SCADA and Control Room operations would be advantageous, but not essential.
Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off, 12 hour shifts, days and nights (18 days off after 8 lots of 4 on 4 off, due to this there is no holiday entitlement due to the amount of time off work)
Salary: £35,000
Location: Near Sutton on Trent / NG23
Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, your duties will include:
* Assist in the safe and reliable operation of the hydrogen production plant.
* Monitor and operate hydrogen systems and equipment via the control system.
* Perform routine plant checks and log equipment condition, escalating issues when necessary.
* Assist in connecting and disconnecting hydrogen storage vessels and safely loading/unloading hydrogen cylinder packs from delivery vehicles.
* Transfer and handle gas cylinders safely on-site in accordance with SOPs and manual handling procedures.
* Support the maintenance team with inspections, corrective tasks, and OEM-specified procedures as trained.
* Perform basic inspections and leak tests on storage assets under supervision.
* Participate in water quality monitoring and treatment tasks as required.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised plant environment at all times.
* Monitor and report plant consumable stock levels.
* Maintain accurate operational records and assist in generating performance reports, tracking KPIs, and contributing to improvement initiatives.
* Analyse production data to identify trends, inform decisions, and improve efficiency.
* Conduct or support risk assessments and safety training; report unsafe conditions and stop operations if required.
* Work flexibly as part of a shift team, providing cover and support when needed.
This role would suit someone with a previous job title such as; Power Plant Worker / Power Station Operative / SCADA Operator / Control Room Operative / Energy Station Operative / Energy Plant Operator / Powerplant Operative / Refinery Operative / Refinery Operator / Production Operative / Manufacturing Operator / Plant Worker / Process Plant Operator / Process Operator / similar.
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