Agri AD Operator

Northampton Business Directory; Towcester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in the UK is seeking an Agri AD Operator to support the Site Manager in the safe operation of Anaerobic Digestion systems. The role involves loading and sorting feedstocks, conducting data collection and analysis, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should ideally have experience with Telehandlers and the ability to work unsupervised. Full UK driving license is required. This position offers a full-time shift pattern and a competitive salary package, including overtime benefits.

Benefits

23 days leave (equivalent to 6.6 weeks holiday)

4% employer pension

x4 life assurance

Qualifications

• Ability to follow procedure and protocol.
• Experience of cost control and working within budget.
• Self-motivated and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with safe operation of the site.
• Conduct data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Assist with Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) System.

Skills

Experience operating a Telehandler

Ability to work unsupervised

Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems

Strong team player

Experience with environmental, safety and quality management

Education

Telehandler license

First aid certification

Job description

Agri AD Operator

You will join us as an Agri Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Operator who will support the Site Manager with the safe operation of the site, including loading and sorting of feedstocks via Telehandler, carry out data collection, analysis and reporting, general site housekeeping, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) System, and assisting with planned down time of key equipment for planned, safe and cost effective overhaul.

Agri AD Operator Requirements

The successful candidate will be able to work unsupervised for periods of time and be undeterred by physical dirty work, ideally with experience from a related process industry. You will ideally hold a qualification or have experience operating a Telehandler, working in confined spaces, working at heights and first aid. Training will be provided to achieve in house WAMITAB competency standards and H&S, if these are not already held. It would also be advantageous for experience/knowledge/interest in mechanical and/or electrical systems.

You will have the ability to follow procedure and protocol, experience of cost control and working within budget and adapt to changing circumstances effectively. Be self-motivated, flexible and a great team player but also confident to work on your own. It is desirable that you have experience of environmental, safety and quality management systems.

Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving licence is required. You will have the ability to operate a telehandler truck and obtain a telehandler licence. The role will work a shift pattern including weekends, call out on a rota basis and remote monitoring of the AD Process via SCADA. Overtime is paid for approved additional hours worked.

About Biogen (UK) Ltd

Biogen is the UK’s leader in anaerobic digestion (AD) and one of the largest independent AD operators in the UK. Having expanded its food waste recycling network through acquisition, it has a combined network of nineteen AD plants located across England, Scotland and Wales that provide cost-effective, low carbon, food and organic waste management solutions. Working with supermarkets, the hospitality industry, food manufacturers and local authorities across the UK, the AD sites recycle over half a million tonnes of food and organic waste each year.

Location: Manor Farm, Paulerspury, Towcester, NN12 7LS
Job Type: Full time, permanent, 42 hours per week, working a shift pattern.
Salary: up to £32k dependent on experience + Overtime
Benefits: 23 days leave (equivalent to 6.6 weeks holiday), 4% employer pension and x4 life assurance

You may have experience of the following: Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, , Plant Maintenance Engineer, Plant Engineering, Process Engineering industry, Plant Operator, Plant Assistant, Plant Operative, Waste Management, Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse Operative, Health and Safety, H&S, Health & Safety, Recycling Assistant, maintenance, fitter, etc.

At Biogen we see ourselves as a cutting edge, bold and inspirational business. And we're continually improving our operations to meet the increased demand for our expertise and services in food waste recycling. We recognise that the success of our business depends on our people. As we continue to develop our network of AD plants around the UK.

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