Plant Operator

August 15, 2018 | Comments Off on Plant Operator

Our client, an owner and operator of biogas production facilities throughout the UK is looking to recruit an additional plant operator to their expanding team.

Plant Operator Key duties & Responsibilities
*Operating control systems to achieve plant start-up, continuous operation, shut down and testing.
*Carrying out detailed routine operational plant inspections, first line fault finding and minor repairs and maintenance.
*Close monitoring of plant and equipment to identify any issues and ensuring that any defects are logged onto the maintenance management system.
*Manage the site weighbridge and ensure feedstock deliveries are accepted and properly recorded in accordance with acceptance procedures & Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
*Record deliveries and digestate removal
*Loading of the feed hopper using telehandler/forklift operations.
*Safe loading of digestate material for removal from site.
*Taking of feed samples for testing
*Remote operation and monitoring of site out of hours via an electronic system on a rota basis, including attending site out of hours in the event of breakdown etc. This includes bank holidays and weekends working.
*Ensuring that site cleanliness and hygiene requirements are maintained to the highest standards at all times.

Our client offers opportunities for advancement & training programmes

Plant Operator Qualifications/ Abilities/ Experience

*Telehandler training/ license or similar
*A hands-on practical individual with experience of agricultural or similar environment
*Mechanical / Electrical skills
*Experience of ensiling/ clamping (preferred but not essential)
*Full UK Driving License

Please apply ASAP