Anaerobic Digestion Plant Operator

Astute's Renewables team are partnering with an established agricultural business who own and operate an anaerobic digestion plant to compliment their farming and animal rearing business. We're looking to recruit a Plant Operator for a site near Melton Mowbray. The Plant Operator will play a vital role in ensuring the day to day running of the plant.

The Plant Operator role comes with a salary up to £35,000 with additional benefits to be discussed at interview stage.

If you're looking to work for an organisation that values their employees and would like to work within the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Operator role

Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:

Day to day operations on the Anaerobic Digestion plant
Being part of an on call rota
Operating the plant using SCADA/DCS systems, ensuring performance is stable via the control screens
Completing routine site checks, reading and sampling
Visual inspections and fault finding on plant and equipment
Carrying out first line maintenance, such as basic isolations and component changes
Feeding fuel/feedstock into the plant using hoppers
Operating a telehandler on site
Supporting the depacking (training provided)
Ensure that health and safety is adhered to at all times, without fail
Perform any housekeeping duties that need doing
Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Telehandler licence or proven experience using and driving a Telehandler
Demonstrable experience of working alone and in upholding great H&S standards
Experience in an anaerobic digestion or agricultural, production or process environment
A relevant Engineering degree is desired but not required
UK driving licence

Personal skills

The Plant Operator role would suit someone who is:

A problem-solver and self-starter
Someone hard-working who enjoys working outdoors

Salary and benefits of the Plant Operator role

Salary up to £35,000
Call out fees of £25
Onsite accommodation available at nominal cost
Overtime available
Other benefits to be discussed  

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