83 Plant Operator jobs in the United Kingdom
Plant Operator
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Overview
Waterwhelm is currently recruiting for a Plant Operator position to join our growing team in Edinburgh, UK on a permanent staff basis. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and small but evolving team in the delivery of water treatment, desalination and hydrogen projects. Our technology achieves the world’s lowest-ever rate of electricity consumption for water re-use and desalination.
The Role
The successful candidate will act as a Plant Operator and have responsibility for the operation of pilot and commercial plants across a range of Waterwhelm's current projects. The Plant Operator would enjoy hands-on activities such as commissioning, operation and maintenance of plants. We are looking for an individual with the drive and commitment to make a genuine difference to our performance on projects across pilot plant operations to full-scale commercial units, to ensure that Waterwhelm continues to offer the most sustainable and efficient water re-use and desalination technology. Applicants with strong technical and practical skills and relevant experience are welcome. At least 2-5 years of previous experience in an operational role will be required.
Duties and Responsibilities
As Plant Operator, you are expected to have excellent knowledge in chemical/process/manufacturing plant operations. Responsibilities include:
- Contribute to the Engineering team in plant commissioning, operations, maintenance and performance analysis
- Operate pilot plants and commercial plants in the UK and internationally
- Undertake test studies on pilot plants to improve the performance of the technology
- Execute mechanical installation activities within budget and schedule, as well as maintaining technical integrity of plants
- Work closely with the engineering team to deliver the production schedule, advising on timescales to enable meeting our clients’ requirements
- Review and develop an understanding of process descriptions, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and equipment specifications
- Ensure a high standard of safety is achieved and Environmental and Quality Assurance procedures are followed
- Perform safety related risk assessments and other reviews as required
- Contribute where necessary to review of supplier specifications, quotations and drawings
- Provide job and condition reports, identifying correct method of rectifying faults
- Participate in internal and external meetings and discussions with client engineers and operators
- Assist as required in the preparation of operating and maintenance manuals
Skills / Qualifications
- Relevant process operator qualifications, or relevant engineering / manufacturing university degree, HND or other relevant qualifications
- Experience of commissioning and operating plants
- High level of troubleshooting capability relating to plant equipment and operations
- Able to assemble and commission a range of plant apparatus and equipment
- A self-motivated, proactive individual with high achievement drive and initiative, excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Analytical skills to advance new technologies
- Flexibility to comply with organisational dynamics and adaptable to operational changes
Permission to live and work in the UK is required for this position.
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Plant Operator
Posted 4 days ago
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Plant Operator
Monday - Friday 6.00am - 3.00pm | 9.00am - 5.00pm (Some weekend work required)
Waste Plant Operator Corby NN17 5DP 26,500 per annum Immediate start, Free Parking,
Due to the continued success of our client who are a market leading company in their field, based in Corby Northamptonshire, have an exciting opportunity for a Waste Plant Operator where you will be working with an experienced team
Duties:
- Operate the site in line with legislation, planning permissions, permits, H&S and plant manuals and documents.
- Maintain site cleanliness in compliance with company standards
- Work effectively as part of a team
- Maintain the site's performance against production targets.
- Undertake basic maintenance of plant assets, fault identification and reporting any abnormalities.
- Accept and facilitate tanker deliveries of waste streams.
- Operating waste processing plant
- Adhere to Health and Safety Procedures all times
- Ensuring the efficient processing of waste materials received
- Work to specified guidelines.
The requirements:
- The aptitude to learn process plant engineering.
- Good understanding of health and safety regulations.
- Possess Basic maintenance/mechanical skills.
- Previous experience of operating either agricultural or plant machinery.
- The ability to follow instructions with a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Hold or have experience driving a forklift
- Digitally Proficient: Essential to operate spreadsheets, manage emails,
The successful Waste Plant Operator will be joining the company site in Corby Northants, who are experts in their field. They boast fantastic longevity with their current workforce. Reporting to the Operation Manager, this role offers variety daily. The organisation name is synonymous with delivering outstanding quality service, and who are keen to recruit a Waste Plant Operator who strives to offer the same. You will be joining a friendly operation, who take great pride in looking after their staff and their general welfare, with an emphasis on Health & Safety. If you have previous experience in waste plant, processing, recovery or recycling please apply now.
To apply please contact Manish on (phone number removed) to discuss this role further or forward him a copy of your CV by clicking apply
Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Plant Operator
Posted 9 days ago
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Anderselite are working with a well known contractor who seeking a Plant Operator to join their Construction/Water division.
Job title: Plant Coordinator
Salary range: £25,000 - £32,000 + package
Location: Enfield currently, but business will relocate to Aspley, Hemel Hempstead
Business: Construction
The Vacancy
Job Purpose:
Responsible for coordinating the on-hire and off-hire of plant and equipment, ensuring smooth and cost-effective operations.
The role involves supporting sites while maintaining accurate records of all equipment on hire, managing supplier relationships, and monitoring compliance with SLAs.
Job Responsibilities:
- On-Hire and Off-Hire coordination
- Supplier SLA monitoring
- Site support
- Handling issues and queries
- Maintaining of internal plant system
Personal Attributes:
Organised and detail oriented, strong communicator, problem solver, proactive, collaborative, reliable and accountable.
Experience Required:
- Previous experience in a plant hire desk, hire coordination or logistics admin within construction, utilities or civil engineering.
- Knowledge of plant and equipment
- Experience dealing with tight deadlines under pressure
- Familiarity with supplier service level agreements (SLA's)
- Competent using Office 365, and Dynamics 365 (training will be provided if not)
Essential Qualifications:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, Grade C/4 or above.
- Proven experience in a hire desk, logistics or scheduling role.
- Proficiency in Office 365
- Experience using Dynamics 365 or similar CRM/ERP systems
- Knowledge of plant and equipment relevant to civil engineering and utilities work.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Knowledge of water industry operations or civil engineering project process.
- Experience working with supplier service level agreements (SLA's) and KPI monitoring
To be considered, please can you send updated CVs to - (url removed)
Plant Operator
Posted 12 days ago
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AD Plant Operator
Days Based
Commutable from Norwich, Watton or Wymondham
30,000 + Call out bonus + Pension + Holiday + Long term Progression + Overtime Opportunities
Are you looking for a 4 on 4 off days based role? Do you want to be part of a close knit team with strong progression and overtime opportunities?
If successful you will join a liquid biomass facility, part of a network of plants that stretch country-wide. Their values are to ensure safety for all staff while pushing the country closer to a net zero future.
Your role within this company will be to manage the biomass machines to ensure consistent and smooth operation. This will include site walk arounds to test and monitor equipment, basic laboratory tank testing to ensure all equipment is within regulation range and liaising with colleagues to ensure there is an efficient work cycle.
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working in an AD plant and/or experience working with SCADA. The only essential criteria's for this role is to hard a strong attention to detail and a hard work ethic.
If you would like to be part of a fast growing company with ability to progress your career apply below.
The Person
* Strong attention to detail
* AD Plant/SCADA experience preferred but not essential
* Full Drivers License
The Role
* Operation and maintenance of equipment machines
* Basic testing of fuels
* 1 in 3 Callout rota
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Daniel Thomas at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Plant Operator
Posted today
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ROLE: DUMPER & ROLLER OPERATOR
LOCATION: HORSHAM, RH12
RATE: 20-21PH
DURATION: 2 MONTHS PLUS
START: MONDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER
Search currently require an experienced plant operator (Dumper & Roller) to assist on a civils site in Horsham, West Sussex.
Duties will be spread between mainly operating the plant however assisting on the ground when asked, so you must be willing to get out of the seat and assist on site as required.
Whilst the initial scope of works in for 2 months, there is potential to continue with the company if it is a good fit for both parties
You will need:
NPORS/CPCS dumper + roller ticket
CSCS card
Own PPE
To be able to provide references from previous like employment
Please send over your details by applying or contact Lochie at Search on (phone number removed)
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Plant Operator
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Anderselite are working with a well known contractor who seeking a Plant Operator to join their Construction/Water division.
Job title: Plant Coordinator
Salary range: £25,000 - £32,000 + package
Location: Enfield currently, but business will relocate to Aspley, Hemel Hempstead
Business: Construction
The Vacancy
Job Purpose:
Responsible for coordinating the on-hire and off-hire of plant and equipment, ensuring smooth and cost-effective operations.
The role involves supporting sites while maintaining accurate records of all equipment on hire, managing supplier relationships, and monitoring compliance with SLAs.
Job Responsibilities:
- On-Hire and Off-Hire coordination
- Supplier SLA monitoring
- Site support
- Handling issues and queries
- Maintaining of internal plant system
Personal Attributes:
Organised and detail oriented, strong communicator, problem solver, proactive, collaborative, reliable and accountable.
Experience Required:
- Previous experience in a plant hire desk, hire coordination or logistics admin within construction, utilities or civil engineering.
- Knowledge of plant and equipment
- Experience dealing with tight deadlines under pressure
- Familiarity with supplier service level agreements (SLA's)
- Competent using Office 365, and Dynamics 365 (training will be provided if not)
Essential Qualifications:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, Grade C/4 or above.
- Proven experience in a hire desk, logistics or scheduling role.
- Proficiency in Office 365
- Experience using Dynamics 365 or similar CRM/ERP systems
- Knowledge of plant and equipment relevant to civil engineering and utilities work.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Knowledge of water industry operations or civil engineering project process.
- Experience working with supplier service level agreements (SLA's) and KPI monitoring
To be considered, please can you send updated CVs to - (url removed)
Plant Operator
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
AD Plant Operator
Days Based
Commutable from Norwich, Watton or Wymondham
30,000 + Call out bonus + Pension + Holiday + Long term Progression + Overtime Opportunities
Are you looking for a 4 on 4 off days based role? Do you want to be part of a close knit team with strong progression and overtime opportunities?
If successful you will join a liquid biomass facility, part of a network of plants that stretch country-wide. Their values are to ensure safety for all staff while pushing the country closer to a net zero future.
Your role within this company will be to manage the biomass machines to ensure consistent and smooth operation. This will include site walk arounds to test and monitor equipment, basic laboratory tank testing to ensure all equipment is within regulation range and liaising with colleagues to ensure there is an efficient work cycle.
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working in an AD plant and/or experience working with SCADA. The only essential criteria's for this role is to hard a strong attention to detail and a hard work ethic.
If you would like to be part of a fast growing company with ability to progress your career apply below.
The Person
* Strong attention to detail
* AD Plant/SCADA experience preferred but not essential
* Full Drivers License
The Role
* Operation and maintenance of equipment machines
* Basic testing of fuels
* 1 in 3 Callout rota
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Daniel Thomas at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Plant Operator
Posted today
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Job Description
Plant Operator
Monday - Friday 6.00am - 3.00pm | 9.00am - 5.00pm (Some weekend work required)
Waste Plant Operator Corby NN17 5DP 26,500 per annum Immediate start, Free Parking,
Due to the continued success of our client who are a market leading company in their field, based in Corby Northamptonshire, have an exciting opportunity for a Waste Plant Operator where you will be working with an experienced team
Duties:
- Operate the site in line with legislation, planning permissions, permits, H&S and plant manuals and documents.
- Maintain site cleanliness in compliance with company standards
- Work effectively as part of a team
- Maintain the site's performance against production targets.
- Undertake basic maintenance of plant assets, fault identification and reporting any abnormalities.
- Accept and facilitate tanker deliveries of waste streams.
- Operating waste processing plant
- Adhere to Health and Safety Procedures all times
- Ensuring the efficient processing of waste materials received
- Work to specified guidelines.
The requirements:
- The aptitude to learn process plant engineering.
- Good understanding of health and safety regulations.
- Possess Basic maintenance/mechanical skills.
- Previous experience of operating either agricultural or plant machinery.
- The ability to follow instructions with a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Hold or have experience driving a forklift
- Digitally Proficient: Essential to operate spreadsheets, manage emails,
The successful Waste Plant Operator will be joining the company site in Corby Northants, who are experts in their field. They boast fantastic longevity with their current workforce. Reporting to the Operation Manager, this role offers variety daily. The organisation name is synonymous with delivering outstanding quality service, and who are keen to recruit a Waste Plant Operator who strives to offer the same. You will be joining a friendly operation, who take great pride in looking after their staff and their general welfare, with an emphasis on Health & Safety. If you have previous experience in waste plant, processing, recovery or recycling please apply now.
To apply please contact Manish on (phone number removed) to discuss this role further or forward him a copy of your CV by clicking apply
Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Plant Operator
Posted 3 days ago
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Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one's identity.
Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.
**Position Purpose:**
To assist in the day to day operation of the plant for the receipt, treatment and disposal of clinical waste, so as to achieve maximum plant availability and productivity in accordance with company operational procedures and legislative obligations or requirements.
**Key Job Activities:**
Unloading of vehicles and trailers (site specific).
The effective manoeuvring of waste on the plant and weighing of containers.
To ensure that the waste containers are emptied, cleaned thoroughly and readily available in a suitable 'empty' storage area ready for collection.
To co-ordinate the paperwork and reception of all deliveries to the plant, including that of suppliers and contractors.
To oversee the safe handling into containers by the respective deliverer, in the event loose waste is delivered to the site
Operate fork Lift truck if required
To participate in plant shutdowns as necessary.
To maintain company operational records and data, specific to the job function
To draw attention to Management any major defects, concerns or problems to the equipment or building, prior to actioning.
To work under the directions of and assist the Shift Supervisor and Plant Manager in his or her duties in the event of a breakdown or controlled stoppage.
To observe and comply with all safety notice and signs and to ensure that all work is carried out in a safe and proper manner at all times.
To attend training courses or instruction specific to the job as required.
Additional duties as necessary to ensure safe compliance and continuation of operations of the plant.
To comply with company health & safety procedures.
**Education:**
**Experience (EMEAA):**
Self-motivated, reliable and enthusiastic.
A team player, well able to work effectively under pressure and who is looking for a challenge.
Good health record.
Able to work on own initiative.
Punctual.
Demonstrate a flexible approach to hours including shift work.
**Certifications and/or Licenses:**
**Benefits:**
Stericycle offers you:
+ Contributory Pension Scheme
+ Life Insurance
+ Cycle to Work Scheme
+ Access to SteriCares, our employee support fund
+ Stericycle University - Our online library of self-development & learning
+ Annual performance related pay review.
+ Referral Scheme (Earn by introducing people in your network to the Stericycle family)
+ Flu voucher
+ Eye Test voucher
+ And more.
**_Disclaimer:_**
The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition. This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.
Plant Operator
Posted 3 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one's identity.
Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.
**Position Purpose:**
To assist in the day to day operation of the plant for the receipt, treatment and disposal of clinical waste, so as to achieve maximum plant availability and productivity in accordance with company operational procedures and legislative obligations or requirements.
**Key Job Activities:**
Unloading of vehicles and trailers (site specific).
The effective manoeuvring of waste on the plant and weighing of containers.
To ensure that the waste containers are emptied, cleaned thoroughly and readily available in a suitable 'empty' storage area ready for collection.
To co-ordinate the paperwork and reception of all deliveries to the plant, including that of suppliers and contractors.
To oversee the safe handling into containers by the respective deliverer, in the event loose waste is delivered to the site
Operate fork Lift truck if required
To participate in plant shutdowns as necessary.
To maintain company operational records and data, specific to the job function
To draw attention to Management any major defects, concerns or problems to the equipment or building, prior to actioning.
To work under the directions of and assist the Shift Supervisor and Plant Manager in his or her duties in the event of a breakdown or controlled stoppage.
To observe and comply with all safety notice and signs and to ensure that all work is carried out in a safe and proper manner at all times.
To attend training courses or instruction specific to the job as required.
Additional duties as necessary to ensure safe compliance and continuation of operations of the plant.
To comply with company health & safety procedures.
**Education:**
**Experience (EMEAA):**
Self-motivated, reliable and enthusiastic.
A team player, well able to work effectively under pressure and who is looking for a challenge.
Good health record.
Able to work on own initiative.
Punctual.
Demonstrate a flexible approach to hours including shift work.
**Certifications and/or Licenses:**
**Benefits:**
Stericycle offers you:
+ Contributory Pension Scheme
+ Life Insurance
+ Cycle to Work Scheme
+ Access to SteriCares, our employee support fund
+ Stericycle University - Our online library of self-development & learning
+ Annual performance related pay review.
+ Referral Scheme (Earn by introducing people in your network to the Stericycle family)
+ Flu voucher
+ Eye Test voucher
+ And more.
**_Disclaimer:_**
The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition. This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.
Plant Operator
Posted 15 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one's identity.
Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.
**Position Purpose:**
To assist in the day to day operation of the plant for the receipt, treatment and disposal of clinical waste, so as to achieve maximum plant availability and productivity in accordance with company operational procedures and legislative obligations or requirements.
**Key Job Activities:**
Unloading of vehicles and trailers (site specific).
The effective manoeuvring of waste on the plant and weighing of containers.
To ensure that the waste containers are emptied, cleaned thoroughly and readily available in a suitable 'empty' storage area ready for collection.
To co-ordinate the paperwork and reception of all deliveries to the plant, including that of suppliers and contractors.
To oversee the safe handling into containers by the respective deliverer, in the event loose waste is delivered to the site
Operate fork Lift truck if required
To participate in plant shutdowns as necessary.
To maintain company operational records and data, specific to the job function
To draw attention to Management any major defects, concerns or problems to the equipment or building, prior to actioning.
To work under the directions of and assist the Shift Supervisor and Plant Manager in his or her duties in the event of a breakdown or controlled stoppage.
To observe and comply with all safety notice and signs and to ensure that all work is carried out in a safe and proper manner at all times.
To attend training courses or instruction specific to the job as required.
Additional duties as necessary to ensure safe compliance and continuation of operations of the plant.
To comply with company health & safety procedures.
**Education:**
**Experience (EMEAA):**
Self-motivated, reliable and enthusiastic.
A team player, well able to work effectively under pressure and who is looking for a challenge.
Good health record.
Able to work on own initiative.
Punctual.
Demonstrate a flexible approach to hours including shift work.
**Certifications and/or Licenses:**
**Benefits:**
Stericycle offers you:
+ Contributory Pension Scheme
+ Life Insurance
+ Cycle to Work Scheme
+ Access to SteriCares, our employee support fund
+ Stericycle University - Our online library of self-development & learning
+ Annual performance related pay review.
+ Referral Scheme (Earn by introducing people in your network to the Stericycle family)
+ Flu voucher
+ Eye Test voucher
+ And more.
**_Disclaimer:_**
The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition. This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.