Labourer, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

Cumbernauld, Scotland G67, United Kingdom

Full-time Permanent N/A

Posted 20 Aug 2026

Contract: Permanent, full-time.

Hours: 42.12 Hours,

7:00am to 7:00pm, on a shift pattern Monday through to Sunday. 4 on 4 off.

Bio Capital are a growing renewables company with numerous sites based throughout the UK, creating renewable electricity, natural fertiliser and renewable gas. Their main aim is to contribute and assist in meeting Net Zero targets, and are nature positive through their products and services. Working in this desired, sustainable sector gives you a direct role in changing our future for the better.

As a part of the Bio Capital Group, Energen Biogas, a proud and passionate team, are seeking a dedicated Site Operator to be involved in the day to day running of our renewable energy plant, the job will involve basic maintenance, cleaning, laboratory testing, machinery operation and much more.

The main objective of this role is to assist with the daily operational needs of the business and have a positive impact on the site ensuring that all activities are conducted in a safe and compliant manner at all times.

• Ensure high levels of Health, Safety and Environmental practice with a duty of care to yourself and others.
• Operate the facility in line with policy and procedure.
• Keeping the facility clean, dry, and tidy at all times.
• Incoming load inspection and acceptance for AD Operations.
• Removal of physical contaminants from incoming loads.
• Screening of compost batches.
• Operation of mobile plant including conducting daily checks and immediate reporting of defects.
• Operation of De-Packaging plant & load with AD input materials.
• Daily Checks on Fixed Plant & Equipment.
• Safely and effectively monitor the operation of the process.
• Liaise with third party contractors to report breakdowns, co-ordinate repairs.
• Internal laboratory testing of feedstock and digestate.
• Daily recording of AD Plant performance data.
• Monthly stock take of critical spares and site consumables.
• Transfer of incoming waste to designated storage bays within reception hall.
• Jet wash and clean operational areas surfaces, general housekeeping tasks.
• Prompt reporting of SHEQ related near misses and incidents.
• Sundry tasks as requested.

• Incoming load inspection and acceptance for AD Operations.
• Working as part of a team to ensure KPI’s are met for the company budget.
• Taking samples for laboratory testing. Daily recording of AD plant performance data.
• Promote and demonstrate safe working practices at all times.
• Operation of plant machinery including conducting daily checks and immediate reporting of defects.

• Must be able to work outside
• Must be willing to work with food waste
• Must use own initiative
• Previous SCADA operations experience is essential
• Ability to work with computers and technology
• Can identify risks and hazards
• UK Driving Licence

• In-house and certified training opportunities
• Bonus Scheme
• Death in service insurance
• Medical Cash Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Pension Salary Sacrifice
• Company Sick Pay
• 25 days holiday inclusive bank holidays

* Bio Capital is an Equal Opportunities Employer*

Schedule:

Day shift

Experience:

Site Operator: 1 year (required)