Job title: Fuel Handler / Technician
£28,000 - £31,000 based on experience
Alternating weekly shift pattern: Morning (6:00am - 14:30pm) Afternoon (11:30am - 20:00pm) - Occasional weekend work for bank holidays.
Permanent
Job Summary
Hales Group are happy to be working with their client to assist them in finding a Fuel Handler for their energy renewable site, which uses straw and wood chips to convert to power. You will be reporting to the Fuel Team Leader for day-to-day activities, responsible for undertaking the overall fuel handling duties from fuel reception to by-product removal in a safe and reliable manner.
Duties Include:
* Perform daily tasks such as vehicle checks, fuel handling routines, plant inspections, and traffic/weighbridge system checks.
* Load and unload deliveries, including fuel, by-products, and general site supplies.
* Check fuel quality to ensure it meets site standards and assist with monthly fuel stock audits.
* Support the operations and maintenance teams with fault finding, minor repairs, and planned maintenance to help keep the plant running smoothly.
* Record all fuel handling tasks, defects, and maintenance routines in the site's maintenance system.
* Support planned outages, which may involve working standard daytime hours.
* Follow all health, safety, and environmental policies, and help keep operational procedures up to date and accurate.
* Comply with company policies, including those in the employee handbook and safety systems.
* Carry out duties as defined in the company's safety rules and procedures.
* Operate fuel and by-product handling systems safely and efficiently, ensuring maximum reliability and performance.
* Carry out other such responsibilities and duties commensurate with the position as required by the company.
* Some occasional and ad-hoc national travel may be required.
Qualifications and Skills
* ONC/ City and Guilds/ NVQ level 3 in a craft skill, with a good level of practical Operational/Maintenance experience – Preferred but may be considered with lower qualifications.
* Experience and qualifications in the use of Counterbalance FLT/ Front Loader/Telescopic Handler and Overhead Grab Crane.
* Knowledge and experience of biomass or thermal power plant process and exposure to a heavy process plant maintenance activity is preferred.
* A good understanding of HSE aspects is a fundamental requirement, with IOSH Managing Safely preferable.
* Experience in the use of traffic management and weigh bridge facilities.
* Good interpersonal skills, self‑motivated, flexible and committed attitude.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
For more information regarding this role, please upload your most recent CV and one of our consultants will be in touch!
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