Plant Operator / Commissioning Support Lead Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Plant Operator/Commissioning Engineer with strong process knowledge and a solid technical background to play a key role during the commissioning and early operation of our plant based in Leeds
Immediate start available (Subject to interview process)
Salary Circa £50,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
This is a hands-on position suited to someone who understands how plants really run and can confidently support, coordinate, and drive commissioning activities to successful completion.
You will work closely with commissioning engineers, contractors, and equipment suppliers, acting as the operational focal point and ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and safely. The role requires strong planning, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as a genuine interest in understanding the plant in full.
There will be the possible opportunity to either become a senior role long term on this particular plant or move with our client to commission other plants
Key Responsibilities
Manage and actively drive the commissioning team, planning daily activities and priorities
Provide rapid, practical responses to issues encountered during commissioning, including:
Organising equipment repairs
Ordering parts and consumables
Coordinating support from equipment suppliers
Arranging service visits and specialist assistance
Act as the primary operational link, keeping the Operations Director informed of progress, risks, and issues
Source and interpret installation, commissioning, and operating documentation to support safe and effective commissioning
Diagnose technical and process issues and develop well-considered solutions, drawing on previous operational experience where possible
Develop a full and detailed understanding of how the plant operates, including process interactions and control philosophy
Spend time in the control room operating the plant on an ad hoc basis to support commissioning and early operation
Update plant documentation to "as-built" status, accurately reflecting modifications and changes made during commissioningAbout You
Proven experience as a plant operator or in a similar operational role within an industrial or process environment
Strong process understanding and technical aptitude, with the ability to engage confidently with engineers and suppliers
Practical, solution-focused mindset with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
Well organised, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of issues
Clear communicator, capable of providing concise and accurate updates to senior management
Willingness to be hands-on, flexible, and involved wherever needed to ensure commissioning successWhat We Offer
A key role in commissioning and bringing a plant into operation
High level of responsibility and visibility within the operations team
Opportunity to influence plant setup, documentation, and operating practices from day oneIn the first instance, send CV's to (url removed) or call the team on (phone number removed) (option 1) for Engineering.
Dutton Recruitment are working as an Employment Business on behalf of our client