Farm Machinery Operator – AD Plant (Anaerobic Digestion Plant Operator)
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK.
Are you an experienced tractor or machinery operator looking for a hands‑on role within a modern farm‑based anaerobic digestion plant?
Location
UK – Suffolk
Salary & Benefits
* £28,000 – £32,000 (plus possible accommodation)
* Full‑time permanent position
* Opportunity to work within a growing renewable energy and agricultural business
* Training and development opportunities available
* On‑call allowance where applicable
About the Company
Our client operates a modern farm‑based anaerobic digestion (AD) facility focused on efficient renewable energy production and sustainable farming operations. The business is committed to maintaining high operational standards, safety, and plant performance while providing a practical and supportive working environment for its team.
Key Responsibilities
* Daily operation and monitoring of the AD plant
* Feeding the digester using tractors, telehandlers, loading shovels, or similar machinery
* Tractor driving and movement of feedstocks/materials around site
* Monitoring plant performance and reporting issues to management
* Carrying out basic maintenance, inspections, and housekeeping duties
* Responding to alarms and assisting with breakdowns where required
* Supporting planned maintenance activities
* Ensuring high standards of health & safety and site compliance
* Assisting with general site operations and machinery duties
* Participating in an on‑call rota where required
Essential Candidate Skills & Experience
* Proven tractor driving experience
* Experience operating telehandlers, loading shovels, or similar agricultural/heavy plant machinery
* Mechanically minded with basic maintenance capability
* Comfortable working outdoors within an agricultural or industrial environment
* Reliable and willing to participate in on‑call work
* Good awareness of health & safety procedures
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Practical and proactive approach to work
Desirable
* Previous AD plant or biogas experience
* Telehandler certificate/licence
* Agricultural machinery experience
* Basic engineering or maintenance knowledge
* Experience working within farming, biomass, feed mill, grain handling, or industrial processing environments
Working Hours
Full‑time role with flexibility required, including participation in an on‑call rota and occasional weekend work where necessary.
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