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Assistant Plant Operator - Energy from Waste

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Job Location

Belvedere, United Kingdom

Job Description

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a major Energy and Waste Management Company to recruit an Assistant Plant Operator for their modern Energy from Waste Power Station in Belvedere, Kent.

The site currently processes up to 850,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing enough power for nearly 200,000 homes. With a new site being constructed capable of processing up to 650,000 tonnes of waste per year, this is a great opportunity to join the largest Energy from Waste plants in the Country.

As an Assistant Plant Operator you'll be responsible for the safe & efficient operation of the plant, working on high pressure boilers, steam turbine generator & associated auxiliary plant.

The Assistant Plant Operator role comes with salary of £43,640 - £48,489 + 12.5% Bonus + Overtime + Private medical + Benefits.

If you're an Assistant Plant Operator, or experienced in a heavy process engineering environment, and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Shift Team Leaderyou will be responsible for:
Monitor and conduct plant checks on the machinery on-site to ensure optimum performance is always maintained. This includes checking pumps, valves, etc.
Carry out and ensure all work is conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines and Safe System of Work
Follow company procedures in reporting accidents, incidents and near misses.
Assist in reaching the daily production targets as defined by site management.
Have a proactive approach to the improvements of operational and safety efficiencies within site
Assist with loading and unloading operations.
Operation of mobile plant and machinery
This role will be working on a 24/7 shift pattern with 12 hour shifts.

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Ideally hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical, C&I, etc.
A Health and Safety qualification would be advantageous
Any mobile plant tickets will be highly advantageous

Personal skills and prior experience
The Assistant Plant Operator role would suit someone who has:
Prior experience working in a heavy process engineering environment such as Power (EfW, Biomass, Coal, CCGT, etc), Pharmaceutical, Refinery, Steel Production, etc
Knowledge of pumps, valves, steam process, etc will be highly advantageous.

Salary and benefits of the Assistant Plant Operator role
Basis salary between £43,640 - £48,489
Up to 12.5% Bonus
Overtime
Private medical
Other company benefits
INDPOWAstute Technical Recruitment Limited 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

Location: Belvedere, GB

Posted Date: 10/2/2024
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October 2, 2024
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