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Assistant plant operator

Birchfield
Enfinium Community Fund
Plant operator
€35,000 a year
Posted: 20h ago
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About The Role

Working as part of the Operations team, the jobholder is responsible for monitoring and operating boilers and auxiliary plant equipment to maintain safe, efficient and compliant plant operations.

This role is worked on a rotating shift pattern (including weekends and Bank Holidays) with a requirement to work overtime or emergency call‑out in order to meet operational demands.


What you will be doing

* Operating boilers and auxiliary plant equipment locally throughout the plant.
* Assist with the hands on operation of the plant during steady state, start up, shutdown and emergency situations as directed by the Plant Operator and Shift Team Leader.
* Ensure day to day compliance with all aspects of the Environmental Permit, reporting any non‑compliance or incident to the Plant Operator and Shift Team Leader.
* Carry out routine plant inspections and adjustments / operations as required and collecting and recording plant data.
* Work within the company’s Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System and all relevant legislation.
* Maintains an accurate log of facility operations, activities, and events.
* The role involves working 12 hour shifts covering days and nights.


Desirable qualifications

* Experience of working within Energy from Waste or another similar environment is desirable.
* A practical approach to problem solving and demonstrable hands on ability in engineering operations.
* The ability to undertake training that is relevant to the post.


Competencies

* Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
* Ability to work independently and take initiative where required.
* Capable of prioritising tasks accordingly.
* Fosters an environment of safety, teamwork and co‑operation.
* Shares expertise with others.
* Maintains a positive attitude.
* Contributes to a positive team spirit and enhances plant morale.


About Us

Who are Enfinium?

As one of the UK’s leading energy from waste operators, Enfinium is supporting our country’s journey to a Net Zero economy. We do this by operating and developing six decarbonisation hubs around the UK, where we use waste that would otherwise go to landfill to generate homegrown energy.

Today, Enfinium has an annual waste processing capacity of over 2.3 million tonnes, and a total combined electric generating capacity of 265MW (gross) – enough energy to power more than 500,000 UK homes. Enfinium is owned by infrastructure investment funds managed by Igneo Infrastructure Partners.


Benefits

* Vitality Private Medical care
* Private Dental Care
* Life Assurance
* Company pension with a 6% company contribution
* Perkbox to get all your Highstreet discounts
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee Assistance programme
* Uniform provided
* Continuous learning and development through our e‑learning portal and access to role‑based qualifications
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