Plant Operator

Plant Operator – Green Energy 

£32,000 + overtime + benefits

Location: Cricklade, Swindon

SCINERGY Recruitment are recruiting for a Plant Operator to join an established Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facility, supporting the safe and efficient operation of a renewable energy plant.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the facility, monitoring plant performance, operating mobile machinery and carrying out first-line maintenance to ensure maximum reliability and efficiency.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for somebody with a background in plant operations, manufacturing, engineering or renewable energy who is looking to develop their technical skills within the anaerobic digestion sector.

The role will involve:

Operating and monitoring the Anaerobic Digestion plant to ensure safe and efficient performance

Monitoring plant operations through DCS and SCADA control systems

Carrying out routine plant inspections, identifying faults and recording operational data

Performing first-line mechanical maintenance, including equipment isolations and routine servicing

Feeding the plant in accordance with prescribed operating procedures to maintain optimum output

Operating Telehandlers and other mobile plant machinery

Identifying operational issues and supporting troubleshooting activities to minimise downtime

Recording plant performance, maintenance activities and operational information on computer systems

Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and site safety

Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant reliability and efficiency

Assisting with risk assessments, safe operating procedures and health and safety compliance

Working closely with the Site Manager to ensure the facility operates effectively

To be considered for this role, you should have:

Experience working within a process plant, manufacturing, engineering, agricultural or industrial environment

Mobile Plant Operations experience with fortklift and telehandler machinery

Basic mechanical or electrical engineering knowledge, with an interest in maintenance and fault finding

The ability to operate or learn computer-based plant control systems, including DCS and SCADA

A strong commitment to health and safety and maintaining high operational standards

Good communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently

A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to take ownership of tasks

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, 7:00am until 3:30pm

Ability to work weekends atleast once per month

What's on offer:

Competitive salary of £32,000 which raises after a successful 6 month probation to £34,000

Additional earnings through weekend overtime

The opportunity to develop technical and operational experience within renewable energy

Training and development opportunities

A varied, hands-on role within an established Anaerobic Digestion facility

For further information or to apply, please contact SCINERGY Recruitment