Senior Plant Operator: AD Plant Leader & Optimiser

Company: hireful
Apply for the Senior Plant Operator: AD Plant Leader & Optimiser
Location: Rushden
Job Description:

Join the UK’s leading anaerobic digestion operator as a Plant Operator and take the next step in your engineering career as a key member of our site leadership team. Supporting the Site or General Manager, you’ll play a vital role in the safe, compliant and cost-effective operation of a high-performing AD facility, helping to maximise renewable energy generation while maintaining exceptional environmental and safety standards.

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

This is a hands‑on, dynamic role where no two days are the same. You’ll take ownership of plant performance, working with advanced systems such as SCADA and CCTV to monitor operations, respond to issues, and optimise output. From maintaining the health of digesters to driving continuous improvement initiatives, you’ll be central to ensuring the site consistently meets and exceeds KPI and budget targets. You’ll contribute to planned preventative maintenance, manage contractors and resources, and ensure the site remains a benchmark for operational excellence and housekeeping.

Roles: Senior Plant Operator, Site Engineer, Site Maintenance, Operations Technician, Anaerobic Digestion, Anaerobic Digestion Plant Operator, Plant Engineer, Plant Maintenance Engineer

Salary: up to £40k base salary + great benefits!

Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire

We’re looking for a motivated, adaptable engineer with strong mechanical or electrical expertise, a passion for high standards, and the drive to make a real impact. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team powering a more sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026