Assistant Operator - Energy from Waste

Assistant Plant Operator – Energy from Waste



Circa £48,500 + bonus + benefits



Belvedere, Kent



MC Technical Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Assistant Plant Operator to join one of the largest Energy from Waste Power Stations in the UK in Belvedere, Kent. This plant processes aver 750,000 tonnes of waste, enough to produce more than 70MW of energy. 



As the Assistant Plant Operator you will be responsible for carrying out operational activities within the boiler house and turbine hall to ensure the plant operates in a safe and efficient manner.



Roles and Responsibilities



As the Assistant Plant Operator, you will be responsible for:



Performing plant walk-arounds and inspections, ensuring optimum performance of plant machinery

Carrying out first line maintenance activities to ensure minimal plant breakdowns

Operating a range of mobile plant including FLTs, excavators and overhead cranes

Supervising the delivery of site consumables e.g. lime, carbon, ammonia etc

Assisting with plant shutdowns

This is a role that will involve working a 12-hour shifts covering days, nights as well as some weekends following the pattern of 2 days, 2 nights and 6 off



To be considered for this role you should have:



Production/operations or maintenance experience in a heavy industrial environment, preferably within the power gen or EFW sector or similar e.g. anaerobic digestion, waste or water treatment. Marine Engineers at LET level would also suit

Ideally a relevant engineering qualification – BTEC, NVQ, ONC etc

Mobile plant tickets/ experience desirable but not essential

Some basic mechanical or electrical maintenance skills would be desirable but not essential

A good understanding and awareness of H&S

Willingness to work on a 12-hour shift pattern that includes both days and nights

What’s on offer?



A competitive salary circa £48,500 inclusive of shift allowance

Private medical and healthcare

5% company pension contribution

Bonus of 12.5%

Holidays integrated into the shift pattern

The opportunity to work with a leading company in the EFW sector

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below or contact Will at MC Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed)/ (url removed) for a confidential chat