Operations Technician/Plant Operator

Job description

Our client is currently recruiting for reliable and trustworthy individuals to operate their dewatering equipment currently located at various sites in the UK.

A background of process plant operations would be beneficial, as would experience of working with some or all the following: rotating machinery, pumps, decanter centrifuges, belt presses and filter presses although full training will be given. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, well-organized, computer literate, confident and reliable, with a desire to expand their knowledge and develop their skills.

The Role:

* Staggered work pattern, 5-day week with requirement for some weekend working or 10-day fortnight to include alternate weekends.
* To install, operate and maintain our range of Mobile Separation Equipment.
* Optimise machine settings to achieve desired processing parameters.
* Assist Service Engineers when on site or at the company workshop.
* Assist sales department with customer visits and surveys after completion of training.
* Supervise and train subcontract labour, and new starters after completion of training.
* Understand and follow Risk Assessments and Method Statements prior to undertaking installation and operating work.

The Person:

* Plant operator; must have an understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment.
* Must be able to work unsupervised, sometimes at remote sites.
* Process experience; relevant experience in the water/wastewater or process industry an advantage but not essential.
* Flexible; must be willing to adapt to changing requirements to meet customer demands.
* Customer focused; must be able to communicate at all levels and gain the trust and respect of customers.
* Able to work away from home for periods of up to 10 days (depending on shift pattern).
* Shift work; able to commit to changing shift patterns to meet customer requirements such as staggered starts and night shifts.
* Driving licence; must have a full, ideally clean driving licence for manual vehicles.
* Forklift and/or Telehandler licence an advantage but not essential.

Benefits:

* Competitive salary, starting at £22k and rising to £26k on completion of training.
* Paid overtime - time and a half Mon-Sat and double time for Sundays and Bank Holidays.
* Night shift allowance.
* Company vehicle and fuel card.
* All necessary tools and IT equipment provided.
* Pension following qualifying period.
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 25 days with length of service.
* Corporate wear and PPE provided.
* Bonus scheme after qualifying period.
* Extensive ongoing training, mentoring and development.
* Employee Assistance Program