Plant Operator in Cricklade

SCINERGY Recruitment are recruiting for a Plant Operator to join an established Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facility, supporting the safe and efficient operation of a renewable energy plant.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the facility, monitoring plant performance, operating mobile machinery and carrying out first-line maintenance to ensure maximum reliability and efficiency.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for somebody with a background in plant operations, manufacturing, engineering or renewable energy who is looking to develop their technical skills within the anaerobic digestion sector.

The role will involve:

• Operating and monitoring the Anaerobic Digestion plant to ensure safe and efficient performance
• Monitoring plant operations through DCS and SCADA control systems
• Carrying out routine plant inspections, identifying faults and recording operational data
• Performing first-line mechanical maintenance, including equipment isolations and routine servicing
• Feeding the plant in accordance with prescribed operating procedures to maintain optimum output
• Operating Telehandlers and other mobile plant machinery
• Identifying operational issues and supporting troubleshooting activities to minimise downtime
• Recording plant performance, maintenance activities and operational information on computer systems
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and site safety
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant reliability and efficiency
• Assisting with risk assessments, safe operating procedures and health and safety compliance
• Working closely with the Site Manager to ensure the facility operates effectively

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Experience working within a process plant, manufacturing, engineering, agricultural or industrial environment
• Mobile Plant Operations experience with forklift and telehandler machinery
• Basic mechanical or electrical engineering knowledge, with an interest in maintenance and fault finding
• The ability to operate or learn computer-based plant control systems, including DCS and SCADA
• A strong commitment to health and safety and maintaining high operational standards
• Good communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to take ownership of tasks

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am until 3:30pm. Ability to work weekends at least once per month.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary of £32,000 which raises after a successful 6 month probation to £34,000
• Additional earnings through weekend overtime
• The opportunity to develop technical and operational experience within renewable energy
• Training and development opportunities
• A varied, hands-on role within an established Anaerobic Digestion facility