Biogas Day Shift Operator

Company: Astute People
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Location: Dufftown
Job Description:

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading innovator in renewable energy production, specialising in biogas plants, to recruit a Day Shift Operator on a 12-month fixed term contract for their site in Dufftown.

The vital Shift Operator role comes with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Responsibilities and duties of the Biogas Shift Operator role

  • Operating Anaerobic Digestion plant and associated equipment via a combination of automated (SCADA) and manual inputs
  • Carrying out regular plant walkarounds to assess condition and capability of plant equipment. This includes the taking of meter readings daily.
  • Complete minor maintenance tasks and record any findings on CMMS
  • Carry out basic lab testing
  • Operate mobile plant such a telehandler or forklift truck
  • Ensure good standards of housekeeping are maintained
  • Monitor the plant remotely once trained and competent
  • Other duties as required

Professional Qualifications

  • Minimum of NC level in related engineering discipline (mechanical/electrical/chemical, engineering practice) or equivalent qualifications backed up with a minimum of 2+ years’ experience in an operations process operator role
  • A full UK Driving Licence (essential)

Personal skills

  • Experienced working in a heavy processing environment
  • Has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Hands on and happy to be part of a team
  • Keen to work in renewable energy

Salary and benefits of the Day Shift Operator role

  • A great starting salary
  • Excellent benefits packagei>
  • The chance to join a leading business in the renewable energy sector

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Posted: June 5th, 2026