Biogas Day Shift Operator

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading innovator in renewable energy production, specialising in biogas plants, to recruit a Day Shift Operator on a 12-month fixed term contract for their site in Dufftown.

The vital Shift Operator role comes with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

• Operating Anaerobic Digestion plant and associated equipment via a combination of automated (SCADA) and manual inputs
• Carrying out regular plant walkarounds to assess condition and capability of plant equipment. This includes the taking of meter readings daily.
• Complete minor maintenance tasks and record any findings on CMMS
• Carry out basic lab testing
• Operate mobile plant such a telehandler or forklift truck
• Ensure good standards of housekeeping are maintained
• Monitor the plant remotely once trained and competent
• Other duties as required

• Minimum of NC level in related engineering discipline (mechanical/electrical/chemical, engineering practice) or equivalent qualifications backed up with a minimum of 2+ years’ experience in an operations process operator role
• A full UK Driving Licence (essential)

• Experienced working in a heavy processing environment
• Has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Hands on and happy to be part of a team
• Keen to work in renewable energy

• A great starting salary
• Excellent benefits packagei>
• The chance to join a leading business in the renewable energy sector