Assistant Shift Plant Operator - Encyclis Energy Recovery Facility in Birmingham

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY-FROM-WASTE! At Encyclis, it’s our people and their passion that drive us forward. We’re growing fast, thinking differently, and innovating at every step. We’re focused on safe, efficient and sustainable recovery of energy from residual waste, using technical expertise and state-of-the-art equipment to optimise performance and safety. Our facilities help divert waste from landfill, support baseload electricity production and contribute to the circular economy.

The Site Walsall ERF is the newest and most exciting addition to the Encyclis fleet. Built by Kanadevia Inova, this impressive, state-of-the-art single-line facility will play a vital role in transforming non-recyclable waste into reliable low-carbon energy for the West Midlands. As we prepare for commissioning, we're looking for talented people who want the rare opportunity to join a brand-new site, influence how it operates, and help create a high-performing team from day one.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Plant Operator (APO) is responsible for carrying out operational routines and plant checks to ensure the facility is operating safely, efficiently, and within operational design parameters. The APO reports to the Operations Shift Team Leader and will coordinate activities under the guidance of the Shift Plant Operator to ensure the facility remains operationally compliant with the Environmental Permit and all related emissions to air, land and water.

The position works on a rotating shift pattern as follows:

• 4 days on shift, followed by 5 days off
• 5 days on shift, followed by 4 days off
• 5 days on shift, followed by 12 days off

Each shift is 12 hours long and is a mixture of days (6am - 6pm) and nights (6pm - 6am).

What we need from you…

Key Duties & Responsibilities of the role

• Operate the facility in a safe, environmentally compliant and efficient manner on a shift rotation basis. This includes waste feeding and overhead cranes, combustion of municipal and commercial waste streams, LP and HP steam systems, fans, pumps, Steam Turbine Generator (STG), ash handling, water treatment processes and boiler water chemistry, conveyors, filter systems and valves.
• The Assistant Plant Operator will take an active role in promoting, monitoring and improving the site H&S performance to include PPMS, routines and safety inspections, and partake in H&S meetings and forums.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the facilities operational procedures and risk assessments.
• Report any Health, Safety and Environmental unsafe conditions, accidents or incidents to the Shift Team Leader.
• Support the Shift Team Leader with coordination and communication of the safe working practices of site staff and contractors.
• Undertake training to safely operate mobile plant and overhead cranes.
• Carry out basic first line PPMs and operational tasks as directed by the Shift Team Leader and support the maintenance department with routine and non-routine maintenance activities.
• Support the day shift operations with their duties and be flexible to the needs of the facility.
• Take ownership of plant cleanliness and ensure excellent standards of housekeeping are maintained.
• Take deliveries of consumables, and monitor and manage consumable stock levels.
• Work in accordance with safe operational procedures and risk assessments.
• Support operational improvement processes and corrective actions, defect notifications and rectification.
• During emergency situations, the Assistant Shift Plant Operator will co-ordinate with the emergency services and perform the duties of a Fire Marshall whilst under the direction of the Shift Team Leader.

Qualifications

The preferred level of education is to a National Vocational Qualification Level 2 or above in a technical or science subject. Relevant other qualifications with energy recovery or large process plant experience will be considered for the role. This role requires experience in either plant operations, process plant or maintenance. Preferable practical experience with large boiler and rotating plant. Training will be provided in accordance with the facility Training Matrix.

We want you to feel supported, at work and beyond. Our benefits include:

• The opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility, alongside some of the industries best!
• Private Health Insurance (with the option to add dependants)
• Medical Cash Plan (for complimentary therapies)
• 25 days Annual Leave + bank holidays
• Competitive salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice EV car scheme
• Income protection
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policy
• Life assurance