Biogas Day Shift Operator

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.

If you’re an experienced Operator and are looking to work for a leading business in the UK biogas sector, please upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Operate the Anaerobic Digestion plant and associated equipment via a combination of automated (SCADA) and manual inputs.
• Carry out regular plant walkarounds to assess condition and capability of plant equipment, including daily meter readings.
• Complete minor maintenance tasks and record findings on CMMS.
• Carry out basic lab testing.
• Operate mobile plant such as 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 a 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

• Great starting salary.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Chance to join a leading business in the renewable energy sector.

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