Thermal Plant Operator

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Salary: £46,778.70

At Thalia Waste Management, we’re creating a future to be proud of. We think differently and question everything, developing progressive solutions that transform waste into energy. Our mission is simple but ambitious: to transform today’s waste into tomorrow’s energy. We’re now looking for an experienced Thermal Plant Operator to support the safe, compliant and efficient operation of our Energy from Waste (EfW) facility at Allerton Waste Recovery Park, operating across steady state, start‑up, shutdown and emergency conditions.

As a Thermal Plant Operator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the safe and reliable performance of the EfW plant, working closely with operational and maintenance teams in a highly regulated environment.

• Ensure day‑to‑day compliance with the Environmental Permit, escalating any non‑compliance or incidents to the Shift Team Leader
• Operate in line with Thalia’s Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems and all relevant legislation
• Actively participate in site and company HSE initiatives, including HSE forum activities
• Liaise closely with the Maintenance Team to ensure plant availability and optimal performance
• Coach and mentor new site personnel, supporting competence and safe working practices
• Maintain accurate records including shift handovers, maintenance requests and operational documentation

• 2 Days / 3 Nights / 4 Off
• 3 Days / 2 Nights / 5 Off
• 2 Days / 2 Nights / 12 Off

You’ll be an experienced EfW or thermal plant professional who is confident operating in dynamic, safety‑critical environments.

• WAMITAB Level 4 Operator Competence for Managing Thermal Treatment Facilities (desirable)
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to diagnose issues and take ownership in complex situations
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a calm approach under pressure
• Proven combustion and boiler process experience
• Demonstrable experience operating Energy from Waste facilities
• A continuous improvement mindset, working to defined KPIs
• The ability to share knowledge, mentor others and build professional expertise

• Competitive salary of £46,778.70
• Entry into the company bonus scheme (5%)
• Contributory pension up to 6%
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits via Bravo Benefits

We operate the best technology available across our four strategic sites in North Yorkshire, Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire and the Isle of Wight. Our technology includes everything from mechanical and biological treatment, traditional mass‑burn energy from waste and material recycling technologies to in‑vessel composting, advanced thermal treatment, innovative small‑scale Energy from Waste and anaerobic digestion. In a single year we process 300,000 tonnes of waste that is turned into energy, generating an amount of energy equivalent to approximately 600 million solar panels.

We also recycle circa 95,000 tonnes of waste.

At Thalia Waste Management, we work hard to make sure we are an inclusive and diverse place to work. We focus on who you are, your skills and passion rather than just your CV. We support flexibility and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

As a Disability Confident Employer
, we provide reasonable adjustments to people with disabilities.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Renewable Energy

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