Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a leading biomass power generation company to recruit for a Shift/Production Operator to join their power station in Thetford, Norfolk.
The vital Production Operator role comes with a starting salary of c.£33,000 + overtime + private medical + other benefits.
If you’re an experienced Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Production/Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:
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Perform routine operational checks and inspections.
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Operate plant systems and equipment following established operating procedures.
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Collaborate as a key member of the shift team to maintain safe and efficient plant operations.
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Conduct basic maintenance tasks in line with approved maintenance processes and standards.
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Diagnose plant issues and propose effective solutions.
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Carry out pre-start inspections, commissioning, and decommissioning procedures.
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Provide clear, accurate, and complete shift handovers.
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Follow and promote all safety practices and operational procedures.
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Assist the Production Team Leader in preparing safety-related documentation.
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Support and, when necessary, cover responsibilities within the fuel and ash operations team
This role will be working 12-hour shifts – full shift rota can be disclosed upon request
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Ideally a NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a relevant engineering subject such as mechanical or electrical engineering
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A health and safety qualification would be ideal but not a necessity
Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge
The Production Operator role would suit someone who has:
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Prior experience working in a heavy process engineering environment such as power stations, paper mills, refineries, steel production, cement, etc.
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Good teamworking skills and willing to pick up other work when needed
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Experience in fault finding techniques
Salary and benefits of the Production Operator role
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A starting basic salary of c.£33,000 which will rise with experience
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Overtime
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Private medical
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Other excellent benefits including EV salary sacrifice
