At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in the safe operation of the Anaerobic Digestion plant and manage food waste.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company focused on sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on experience, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career advancement in the green energy sector.
- Why this job: Make a difference in waste management while working in a dynamic team environment.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a passion for sustainability and teamwork.
Plant Operator Requirements
The role will need to follow health and safety and environmental regulations; ensure high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness are maintained on the site. Biogen will provide training and development required for the role.
You must demonstrate a positive attitude towards Health and Safety and working with regulatory bodies, HSE, Environment Agency etc.
The successful candidate will ideally have some relevant experience from a related industry and will ideally hold a driving licence. Telehandler experience and a certificate would be an advantage, but training will be provided if these are not already held. The role will work a shift pattern of 7 days out of 14 including weekends. Overtime is paid for approved additional hours worked.
Biogen is the UK's leader in anaerobic digestion (AD) and one of the largest independent AD operators in the UK. Having expanded its food waste recycling network through acquisition, it has a combined network of nineteen AD plants located across England, Scotland and Wales that provide cost-effective, low carbon, food and organic waste management solutions. Working with supermarkets, the hospitality industry, food manufacturers and local authorities across the UK, the AD sites recycle over half a million tonnes of food waste each year.
Location:
Westwood AD Plant, Bedford Road, Rushden NN10 0SQ
Job Type:
Full time shift pattern, permanent role, 42 hours per week
Salary:
up to £29,000 per annum dependent on experience + overtime
Benefits:
- 23 days leave (equivalent to 6.6 weeks holiday - prorated from 25 days
and 8 bank holidays from a 5-day week pattern), 4% employer pension and x4 life assurance
You may have experience of the following: Plant Operator, Plant Assistant, Plant Operative, Waste Management, Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse Operative, Health and Safety, H&S, Health & Safety, Recycling Assistant, maintenance, fitter etc.
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Plant Operator in Rushden employer: Biogen
Biogen (UK) Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the forefront of sustainable waste management. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will receive comprehensive training and growth opportunities while contributing to meaningful environmental solutions. Located at the Waen AD Plant, you will enjoy a supportive team culture, competitive benefits including generous holiday allowance and pension contributions, and the chance to make a real impact in the community.
