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Plant Operator - Anaerobic Digestion

£24,000 - £35,000 Basic Salary + Overtime Earning

Northamptonshire

Alecto Recruitment are partnering with an established company within the Anaerobic Digestion sector, who are looking for an experienced Plant Operator to join them and help maintain their Anaerobic Digestion facility.

Roles and Responsibilities

Ensuring site operations adhere to all relevant legal requirements, permits, H&S standards, and plant documentation.
Maintain site cleanliness and company standards at all times.
Day shift.
Monday to Friday.
Running day-to-day operations of the waste facility.
Managing the efficient processing of incoming waste materials.
Utilising the SCADA system to oversee plant operations, manage batch feeding, and make necessary process adjustments.
Check hydraulics, engine oil, and other critical systems.
Take a proactive approach to operational and maintenance tasks, ensuring optimal plant performance.
Identifying faults in processes and equipment breakdowns.

Skills and Qualifications

Prior experience working in Anaerobic Digestion/ Agricultural similar process-driven environments (e.g. wastewater treatment or chemical processing) is essential.
Familiarity with SCADA or DCS systems for plant operation and monitoring is beneficial.
Capable of performing routine mechanical tasks and basic equipment maintenance.
Experience or certification in operating telehandlers, wheel loaders, or comparable mobile plant equipment is considered beneficial.

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To apply for this role please send your CV to or call (phone number removed) ext 220 to discuss.

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