AD Plant Operator - Days only

NW30934

Plant Operator

St Albans

Salary: 35,000 + Benefits

Alecto Recruitment is working with a leading figure in the Anaerobic Digestion sector, who is actively looking for a Plant Operator to work on a day's only shift, maintaining and operating the plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the safe receipt of food waste deliveries and ensure the AD process runs efficiently to meet site targets. Operate plant equipment such as telehandlers and other machinery.
• Perform maintenance and safety checks as directed by the Site Manager, ensuring that all work complies with the Environment Permit (site licence), ABPR, and PAS 110 regulations. Contribute to a safe working environment.
• Operate key systems and machinery including the SCADA monitoring system, weighbridge, and food de-packaging machinery
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness on-site through general housekeeping duties.
• Maintain accurate records as required by management, including safety, compliance, and operational data.
• Interact professionally with clients, drivers, operational staff, and management connected to the site and deliveries.
• Support the team with site maintenance tasks and offer assistance across other sites when necessary.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Standards:

• Ensure a safe and healthy working environment by adhering to all health and safety guidelines, including the use of the Company Safety Application to report near misses and incidents.
• Follow all relevant company policies, procedures, and safety systems to maintain operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Previous experience in plant and machinery operation, specifically telehandlers.
• Health & Safety Awareness: Strong understanding of workplace safety regulations and compliance with environmental permits.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, weighbridge operations, and food de-packaging equipment.
• Willingness to work weekends, bank holidays, and participate in the call-out/standby rota as needed.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, clients, and visitors while maintaining exemplary behaviour.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Certification in telehandler operation or other heavy machinery.
• Experience in the waste management or anaerobic digestion industry.
• IT literacy to operate site monitoring systems and basic software.

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To apply for this role, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) EXT 218 for more information.

If this role would not be of interest to you but may be a suitable friend or colleague, we can offer paid referral fees for successful placements.