Kelsey Nineham

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Plant Attendant for their Energy from Waste facility in Dudley.

This Plant Attendant role offers a salary of £30,000 - 34,000 + benefits. 

If you have experience in heavy industry or manufacturing sectors, have a valid forklift license and are looking to join a company that values integrity and prioritises its team, submit your CV to apply today.

Reporting to the Shift Team Leader you will:

• Manage vehicle movements and turnaround of waste deliveries on site

• Carry out tipping hall operations including vehicle marshalling

• Load IBA and other by-products for off-site transport

• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries including chemicals and consumables

• Operate mobile plant such as front loader, telehandler, and forklift trucks

• Conduct pre-start checks and inspections

• Respond to plant breakdowns and support maintenance activities

• Contribute to shift logging, reporting and risk assessments

• Participate in site HSE initiatives, audits, and forums

• Uphold compliance with site safety rules, procedures and permit requirements

We are looking for someone with the following:

• ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline such as mechanical, electrical or thermal/process operations

• Competence in mobile plant operation

• Familiarity with safety systems, procedures and permit controls

• Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental responsibilities

• Experience with waste or process plant operations is beneficial

The Shift Plant Attendant role would suit someone who is:

• Able to work within a team and communicate effectively across departments

• Confident in taking responsibility for work activities with minimal supervision

• Focused on maintaining operational safety and efficiency

• Prepared to work flexibly, including on-call requirements and shift changes

• Willing to participate in ongoing training and skill development

• £30,000 - £34,000 

• Days - 4 on 4 off rotation 

• Company pension

• Training and development opportunities

• Holiday entitlement