Astute's Renewables team are partnering with an established agricultural business who own and operate an anaerobic digestion plant to compliment their farming and animal rearing business. We're looking to recruit a Plant Operator for a site near Melton Mowbray. The Plant Operator will play a vital role in ensuring the day to day running of the plant.
The Plant Operator role comes with a salary up to £35,000 with additional benefits to be discussed at interview stage.
If you're looking to work for an organisation that values their employees and would like to work within the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Operator role
Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:
* Day to day operations on the Anaerobic Digestion plant
* Being part of an on call rota
* Operating the plant using SCADA/DCS systems, ensuring performance is stable via the control screens
* Completing routine site checks, reading and sampling
* Visual inspections and fault finding on plant and equipment
* Carrying out first line maintenance, such as basic isolations and component changes
* Feeding fuel/feedstock into the plant using hoppers
* Operating a telehandler on site
* Supporting the depacking (training provided)
* Ensure that health and safety is adhered to at all times, without fail
* Perform any housekeeping duties that need doing
* Other duties as required
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
* Telehandler licence or proven experience using and driving a Telehandler
* Demonstrable experience of working alone and in upholding great H&S standards
* Experience in an anaerobic digestion or agricultural, production or process environment
* A relevant Engineering degree is desired but not required
* UK driving licence
Personal skills
The Plant Operator role would suit someone who is:
* A problem-solver and self-starter
* Someone hard-working who enjoys working outdoors
Salary and benefits of the Plant Operator role
* Salary up to £35,000
* Call out fees of £25
* Onsite accommodation available at nominal cost
* Overtime available
* Other benefits to be discussed
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