JOB TITLE
Anaerobic Digestion Plant Operational Technician
DEPARTMENT
Plant Specific
REPORTING TO
Plant Manager
JOB PURPOSE
An AD Plant Operational Technician (Anaerobic Digestion Plant Operational Technician) is a professional responsible for the operation and maintenance of anaerobic digestion (AD) plants.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations
* Liaise with Plant Manager to ensure daily site checks and routines are maintained to ensure the site remains both compliant with EPR (Permit) and maintains operational performance.
* Day to day plant operations
* Accepting waste when it arrives to site, loading the waste into the de-packaging process using a front-end loading shovel/telehandler
* Moving materials around the site using mobile plant - Telehandler
* Controlling the delivery trucks bringing waste to site, helping them in and out of the tipping hall. Offloading vehicles with a forklift truck.
* Some first line maintenance to help maintain pumps, pipework and process.
* Washing and cleaning around site with a jet washer
* Completing maintenance tasks to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Process and Operational Experience desired but not essential
* Be familiar with computer-controlled plant operation.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* A positive flexible attitude
* A telehandler or forklift truck licence is desired, but training will be given if you don't have an active licence.
* A hands-on and proactive approach
* A basic understanding of Health and Safety requirements at work
* A willingness to work hard, be adaptable to business requirements and to assist operations when overtime is required.
* An ability to manage your own time effectively and the ability (after training) to problem solve independently
* Ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues
KEY INTERFACES
* Senior Management team
* Operational Support
* Site Management
* Operations Administrator
* Head Office
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* What are you greatest strengths?
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/09/2025
Reference ID: WARADOT
Expected start date: 22/09/2025