Biogas Plant Operative

Astute’s Renewables team are working exclusively with an established Anaerobic Digestion business, who are looking to recruit a Plant/Site Operative for their site in Middlesborough, working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

The Operator will play a vital role in ensuring the day to day running of the renewable energy plant and comes with a competitive salary, discretionary bonus and excellent training and benefits package.

If you’re looking to work for an organisation that values their employees and would like to work within the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Biogas Plant Operative role

Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:

• Carrying out the day to day operations of the anaerobic digestion plant
• Working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern
• Learning how to use the SCADA control systems to monitor the process
• Carrying out basic maintenance and assist the engineering team when required, which will include working on pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, pipework etc once trained
• Feeding fuel into the process using mobile plant such as a telehandler
• Responding to machine and systems failures once trained
• General site housekeeping, keeping it clean and tidy
• Ensuring adherence with health & safety
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant Engineer degree is desired but not essential
• Telehandler licence is an advantage
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential

Personal skills

The Biogas Plant Operative role would suit someone who is:

• Experience working in Anaerobic Digestion or a similar environment such as Agriculture, water treatment, energy from waste ect
• Experience operating mobile plant such as a telehandler or loading shovel
• Experience carrying out first line maintenance on processing plant such as pumps & conveyers would be an advantage
• Knowledge of SCADA or DCS would be an advantage
• Hard working and happy to work in an environment that processes food waste for renewable energy.

Salary and benefits of the Biogas Plant Operative role

• Starting salary of £28,000 plus shift allowance
• Private Healthcare, death in service + additional benefits
• The opportunity to work on an established renewable energy plant that is part of a growing portfolio

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