Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 2 Thermal Plant Operators to join the Operator on an Operational Gasification plant on the Isle of Wight for a 6 months contract. The Thermal Plant Operator positions come with a day rate from £500.00 to £600.00 per day inside IR35 (PAYE) Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Must have proven Energy-from-Waste (EfW) experience, ideally within gasification, pyrolysis, or thermal conversion technologies. Hands-on background as a Commissioning Operator, preferably with subsequent operational experience on a live waste-to-energy plant. Operate, monitor, and optimize thermal gasification equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous plant performance. Conduct routine inspections of boilers, gasifiers, feed systems, turbines, and auxiliary plant equipment to identify abnormalities or potential issues. Adjust process parameters, control systems, and fuel feed rates to maintain optimal combustion and syngas production. Perform first-line maintenance and troubleshooting on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems as required. Monitor emissions, process data, and environmental control systems to ensure compliance with local and national regulations. Respond to alarms, system deviations, and operational incidents, taking corrective actions to prevent downtime or safety risks. Maintain accurate operational logs, reports, and shift hand...