Plant Operator

Job title: Fuel Handler / Technician
£28,000 - £31,000 based on experience
Alternating weekly shift pattern: Morning (6:00am - 14:30pm) Afternoon (11:30am - 20:00pm) - Occasional weekend work for bank holidays.
Permanent

Job Summary

Hales Group are happy to be working with their client to assist them in finding a Fuel Handler for their energy renewable site, which uses straw and wood chips to convert to power. You will be reporting to the Fuel Team Leader for day-to-day activities, responsible for undertaking the overall fuel handling duties from fuel reception to by-product removal in a safe and reliable manner.

Duties Include:

• Perform daily tasks such as vehicle checks, fuel handling routines, plant inspections, and traffic/weighbridge system checks.
• Load and unload deliveries, including fuel, by-products, and general site supplies.
• Check fuel quality to ensure it meets site standards and assist with monthly fuel stock audits.
• Support the operations and maintenance teams with fault finding, minor repairs, and planned maintenance to help keep the plant running smoothly.
• Record all fuel handling tasks, defects, and maintenance routines in the site's maintenance system.
• Support planned outages, which may involve working standard daytime hours.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental policies, and help keep operational procedures up to date and accurate.
• Comply with company policies, including those in the employee handbook and safety systems.
• Carry out duties as defined in the company's safety rules and procedures.
• Operate fuel and by-product handling systems safely and efficiently, ensuring maximum reliability and performance.
• Carry out other such responsibilities and duties commensurate with the position as required by the company.
• Some occasional and ad-hoc national travel may be required.

Qualifications and Skills

• ONC/ City and Guilds/ NVQ level 3 in a craft skill, with a good level of practical Operational/Maintenance experience - Preferred but may be considered with lower qualifications.
• Experience and qualifications in the use of Counterbalance FLT/ Front Loader/Telescopic Handler and Overhead Grab Crane.
• Knowledge and experience of biomass or thermal power plant process and exposure to a heavy process plant maintenance activity is preferred.
• A good understanding of HSE aspects is a fundamental requirement, with IOSH managing safely preferable.
• Experience in the use of traffic management and weigh bridge facilities.
• Good interpersonal skills, self-motivated, flexible and committed attitude.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

For more information regarding this role, please upload your most recent CV and one of our consultants will be in touch!