At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safe and efficient operation of plant machinery in a dynamic energy environment.
- Company: Join a leading energy from waste power station in Somerset.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company pension, site bonus, and holidays.
- Other info: 12-hour shifts with opportunities for career growth in a vital industry.
- Why this job: Be part of a sustainable future while gaining hands-on experience in the energy sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in production or maintenance, ideally in heavy industry; engineering qualifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
MC Technical Recruitment are currently recruiting an Assistant Plant Operator to join an energy from waste power station in Somerset. As the Assistant Plant Operator, you will be responsible for carrying out operational activities within the boiler house and turbine hall to ensure the plant operates in a safe and efficient manner.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Performing plant walk-arounds and inspections, ensuring optimum performance of plant machinery
- Carrying out first line maintenance activities to ensure minimal plant breakdowns
- Operating a range of mobile plant including FLTs, excavators and overhead cranes
- Supervising the delivery of site consumables e.g. lime, carbon, ammonia etc
- Assisting with plant shutdowns
This is a role that will involve working a 12-hour shifts covering days, nights as well as some weekends.
To be considered for this role you should have:
- Production/operations or maintenance experience in a heavy industrial environment, preferably within the power generation or EFW sector or similar e.g. anaerobic digestion, waste or water treatment.
- Marine Engineers at LET level would also suit.
- Ideally a relevant engineering qualification – BTEC, NVQ, ONC etc.
- Mobile plant tickets/experience desirable but not essential.
- Some basic mechanical or electrical maintenance skills would be desirable but not essential.
- A good understanding and awareness of H&S.
- Willingness to work on a 12-hour shift pattern that includes both days and nights.
What's on offer?
- A competitive salary circa £44,066
- Company pension
- Site bonus
- Holidays
- The opportunity to work with a leading company in the EFW sector
If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below or contact Machaela at MC Technical Recruitment on 01489 533 030 for a confidential chat.
Auxiliary Plant Operator - Energy from Waste employer: MC Technical Recruitment Ltd
At MC Technical Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a competitive salary and a supportive work culture that values employee growth and development. Working at our Anaerobic Digestion plant in Inverness not only provides you with the opportunity to contribute to the Green Energy sector but also ensures a healthy work-life balance with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern and generous holiday entitlement. Join us to be part of a dedicated team where your skills are recognised and rewarded.
Contact Details:
MC Technical Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
