Plant Operator

Plant Operator

Salary – £38,000 per annum

Hours – 12 hour shifts, working 4 on, 4 off (days and nights)

Location – Dudley EFW, DY2 8YT

As a Shift Plant Operator at FCC Environment, you will ensure the safe, compliant and efficient operation of all on-site production activities. Working under the direction of the Shift Team Leader (STL), you will play a key role in operating an Energy from Waste high‑pressure boiler and steam turbine generator, supporting maximum plant reliability, availability and performance.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working a shift pattern of 4 on, 4 off.

• Competitive salary plus overtime available
• 25 days’ annual leave (full‑time)
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• On‑the‑job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work, Gymflex (where applicable)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via the Wellbeing Platform

• Safely operating the plant during steady state, start‑up, shutdown and emergency situations as directed by the STL
• Ensuring compliance with the Environmental Permit and reporting issues to the STL
• Working within FCC’s Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental systems
• Acting as an Authorised Person under safety rules to apply isolations, locks and safety tags
• Taking part in HSE initiatives, forums and procedure reviews
• Conducting routine plant walks, inspections, adjustments and data collection
• Following Method Statements to return the plant safely to service after maintenance or outages
• Assisting with breakdown response and maintenance tasks
• Supporting training, development and procedure reviews
• Carrying out basic steam cycle chemistry analysis and corrective actions
• Responding to site emergencies in line with defined responsibilities
• Completing shift logging and defect reporting
• Operating mobile plant and waste grab crane (training provided)
• Supporting other UK business sites as required

• ONC/City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in a craft skill or relevant process/thermal operations (or relevant experience)
• A minimum of three years’ experience in power generation, EfW or heavy process industries
• Strong understanding of HSE requirements (IOSH Managing Safely desirable)
• Good communication and computer skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and make decisions in dynamic situations
• Self‑motivated, organised, detail‑oriented and able to contribute to a strong team culture
• Flexible, affable and committed to high performance standards
• Counterbalance licence desirable

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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