Lead Biogas Plant Operator

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a well-established renewable energy business to recruit a Lead Operator for their site in Hull.

This permanent role is site-based and offers a competitive salary reflective of experience plus additional benefits package.

If you're an experienced operator with experience in Anaerobic Digestion and want to take the step into a leadership role, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities of the Lead Operator

Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:

Help to manage the day to day operations of the anaerobic digestion plant Assist with the weekly and monthly reporting of plant efficiency, trends and analysing the data Covering for the Plant Manager in their absence Using the SCADA control systems to monitor the process Carrying out planned & reactive maintenance of the plant, which will include working on pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, pipework etc once competent 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 Understanding the importance of permits and compliance with the Environmental Agency Other duties as required

Required qualifications and experience

To be considered, you must have:

Mobile plant license/tickets or time spent experience Full UK driving license Experience in Anaerobic Digestion is essential

Desirable experience

It would be an advantage, but is not essential, to have:

Experience carrying out first line maintenance on processing plant such as pumps & conveyers would be an advantage Knowledge of SCADA or DCS Some supervisory or managerial experience

Salary and benefits

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience Contract: permanent Working pattern: Monday - Friday, with an on-call rota. Location: HullAstute 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