Plant Operator

We’re looking for several skilled, safety-focused Plant Operators to join our Energy from Waste (EfW) facility in Malvern. In this hands‑on role, you’ll help keep operations running safely, efficiently and in line with environmental standards, supporting the conversion of waste to energy. This is a great opportunity for someone with plant, process, or industrial operations experience, working in a sector that combines engineering, sustainability, and operational excellence.

• Operate plant equipment and machinery safely, including waste treatment units, recycling systems, and loading and unloading equipment.
• Carry out routine inspections, sampling and operational checks to maintain efficient, compliant plant performance.
• Complete production records, operational logs and incident reports accurately, escalating faults or deviations promptly.
• Follow environmental, health and safety requirements, including COSHH, RIDDOR and internal operating procedures.
• Support preventive maintenance, maintain clean and safe work areas, and deliver clear, reliable shift handovers.

• Experience operating pumps, valves, forklifts or similar plant machinery in an industrial environment.
• A practical mechanical mindset with the ability to identify, report and respond to equipment faults and operational issues.
• A good understanding of hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling, including segregation, labelling and safe storage practices.
• Confident IT skills, including handheld devices, data entry systems and production tracking software.
• Able to carry out manual handling tasks, including moving drums or containers within safe working limits.
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment with exposure to heat, noise and confined spaces.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to meet shift targets and adapt to changing priorities.
• A Forklift Truck (FLT) licence is preferred.

• Competitive salary and shift allowance
• Shift pattern: 4 days on / 4 days off, rotating 06:00–18:00 shifts
• Contract:
  
  Permanent, shift-based role
• Location:
  
  Haylers End Energy Recovery Plant, Malvern
• Training and development opportunities
• A supportive team environment
• A strong commitment to health, safety and sustainability
• PPE provided

If you’re a dependable operator with a strong safety mindset and experience in plant or industrial environments, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team playing an important role in safe, efficient and more sustainable waste processing.