Plant Operator - Anaerobic Digestion

NW33461

Plant Operator

-30,000 - -34,500 + Package

March, Cambridgeshire

Alecto Recruitment are partnered with an established and growing company within the Anaerobic Digestion sector. Together, we are seeking an experienced Plant Operator to work on a 4 on 4 off pattern to support the Plant Manager in running the facility.

What''s on offer:

• -30,000 - -34,500 Basic salary
• Private Medical & Dental
• Pension Scheme

Role and Responsibilities:

• Adhering to site SOPs and safe working practices at all times
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the Anaerobic Digestion plant in a safe and efficient manner
• Carrying out process monitoring and routine daily testing, including DM, FOS/TAC, and Gas Quality
• Operating and monitoring the plant through the SCADA system to ensure optimal performance
• Running the straw line to prepare and process feedstock for the plant
• Conducting visual inspections of plant and equipment to identify faults
• Carrying out and documenting first-line maintenance tasks, including pump isolation and replacement, greasing, oil top-ups, and macerator checks
• Loading feedstock into hoppers and the plant as required
• Operating the weighbridge and managing associated documentation
• Assisting in maintaining site compliance across all relevant requirements
• Operating a Telehandler, 360 excavator, and other on-site plant machinery
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and organised site environment
• Providing out-of-hours support and participating in the alarm call-out rota
• Actively contributing to site operations and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Collecting lab samples and accurately recording results
• Producing daily operational updates and shift handover reports

Your experience and skills

• A qualification in an engineering discipline would be preferred
• Telehandler license / 360 excavator license /able to drive mobile plant
• Must have experience as an Operator within a process environment, ideally anaerobic digestion
• Performing basic maintenance activities by following written procedures
• Being part of an on-call team

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To apply for this role please send your CV or call Noah on (phone number removed) ext 218 for more information.

If you have not received a response to your application within five working days, please consider your application unsuccessful for this position.

Equally if this role would not be of interest to you but may be for a suitable friend or colleague, we can offer paid referral fees for successful placements.