Plant Operator

Bagley, Ellesmere

Full-time, Monday to Friday.

Starting salary £27,000

Start for the beginning of November

Our client in Bagley, Ellesmere is recruiting a shift plant operator.

This position is full-time, Monday to Friday and will work on a rotating 8-hour shift pattern between early and late (no nights). Early shift 6 am to 2 pm. Late shift 12 pm to 8 pm.

This is a very exciting opportunity to join a growing company and they are welcoming applications from individuals who have a technical background; preferably with experience in running and maintaining industrial compound fertiliser processes.

Key responsibilities for a plant operator will include:

• Maintain the proper condition of tools, test equipment and workshop equipment
• Installation, inspection, operation and maintenance of certified mechanical equipment including conveyors, bucket elevators, compressors, gearboxes, tanks, pressure vessels, pneumatic systems etc in non-hazardous areas. Where necessary, assessing and writing risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for the task
• Participate in failure investigations and report back reliability issues within the plant
• Properly document and accurately report all maintenance, repairs, overhauls, adjustments and inspections; and ensure the integrity of work procedures including permits to work, work instructions, work orders
• Being a key part of all operational runs and driving process efficiency
• Tidiness and cleanliness of worksite conditions including minimising wastage in all areas of work
• Coach and mentor future Plant Technicians/Operators
• In conjunction with your supervisor, progress and complete training plans as identified by your annual appraisal and competency matrix
• The successful plant operator will work closely with the fertiliser manufacturer and site owners to ensure a strong working relationship is maintained

Skills, qualifications and experience required for a plant operator:

• Demonstrable competence in solids conveying, plant operations and bulk manufacturing
• Basic workshop skills
• Be able to read and work from drawings
• A full UK driver’s licence
• Demonstrable strong health and safety awareness
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Forklift and telehandler licence
• Experience with screw conveyors, bucket elevator mixers, and bulk bagging stations
• IOSH Working Safely
• Experience in anaerobic digestion, water/sewage treatment or waste management site

If you have the skills and are looking for a new challenge, please send your CV to erin.williams@absolutepersonnel.co.uk