Plant Operator

Astute's Power team is exclusively partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Plant Operator for their Energy from Waste facility in Dudley.
This crucial Plant Operator role offers a competitive salary of 35,000 - 38,000 per annum plus benefits.
If you're an experienced Plant Operator in the power generation sector and are looking to join a company that values integrity and prioritises its team, submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will:

• Operate and monitor EfW plant systems, including the main boiler, turbine, and flue gas treatment (FGT) plant, from a central control room to ensure optimal performance.
• Uphold site safety standards by following Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and performing safety inspections.
• Assist in managing plant performance, conducting routine tests, and accurately recording operational data.
• Handle emergency procedures calmly and effectively, ensuring continuous plant operation.
• Conduct shift handovers efficiently and perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

• Prior operational experience within continuous process industries, ideally in power generation or a similar environment.
• Solid understanding of environmental permits, health and safety practices, and safety rules.
• Ex defence applications welcomed.

Personal skills
The Plant Operator role would suit someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is adaptable, flexible, and able to do both day and night shifts.

Salary and benefits of the Plant Operator role

• Salary: 35,000 - 38,000
• Company pension

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. 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. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.