Operations Improvement Technician

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading innovator in renewable energy production, specialising in biogas plants, to recruit an Operations Improvement Technician for its Carnoustie site in Scotland. The Operations Improvement Technician role comes with a competitive salary, company pension and a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Improvement Technician role

• Support delivery of business improvement activities across Operations sites
• Focus on 5S implementation, visual management, and control of parts, materials and stores
• Provide hands-on support to improve workplace organisation, efficiency and standardisation
• Adapt flexibly to changing operational priorities and production demands
• Lead and support implementation of 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain) across production, maintenance and stores
• Conduct 5S audits and coaching sessions with site teams to embed best practice
• Drive improvements in workplace organisation, standards and cleanliness
• Develop and maintain visual management tools including boards, labelling systems and dashboards
• Improve controls for parts, materials and consumables to reduce waste and downtime
• Support creation of standard work and visual instructions
• Assist with continuous improvement, Kaizen and problem-solving activities
• Support data collection, analysis and implementation of improvement actions
• Optimise stores layout, inventory control and material flow
• Improve stock accuracy, traceability and reduce time spent locating materials
• Work closely with Maintenance and Production teams to ensure availability of critical spares and consumables
• Provide flexible operational support during periods of high demand or change

Professional qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant operational experience (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Personal skills

• Strong practical mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and influencing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, flexible, and willing to adapt to changing priorities
• Basic problem-solving and improvement mindset
• Ability to create simple visual aids and standard work documents

Salary and benefits of the Operations Improvement Technician role

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Chance to join a leading business in the renewable energy sector

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.