Assistant Plant Operator

Assistant Plant Operator – Energy from Waste£44,000 + bonus + private medical + pensionDunbar, ScotlandSCINERGY Recruitment are recruiting for an Assistant Plant Operator to join the operations team at an established Energy from Waste power station in Dunbar.This is a hands-on operational role supporting the safe, reliable and efficient day-to-day running of the facility. Working under the direction of the Shift Team Leader, you will carry out operational activities across the boiler house, turbine hall and wider plant while helping to maximise availability and minimise downtime.The role will involve:Conducting routine plant walk-arounds, inspections and equipment monitoringChecking plant performance and reporting defects or abnormal operating conditionsCarrying out first-line mechanical and electrical maintenance where trainedOperating mobile plant, weighbridges and overhead travelling cranesCoordinating the safe delivery and unloading of lime, carbon, ammonia, gas oil and other consumablesAssisting with plant start-ups, shutdowns and planned outage activitiesSupporting loading, unloading and general site operational activitiesUpdating shift logs and providing accurate handovers to the incoming shiftWorking in accordance with plant procedures, safe systems of work and manufacturer guidelinesReporting accidents, incidents and near misses in line with site proceduresSupporting the Shift Team in maintaining plant availability and operational performanceTo be considered, you should have:Previous operational, production or maintenance experience within a similar heavy process environment - power generation, waste management, anaerobic digestion, paper production etc.Experience working with industrial plant, machinery or process equipmentA strong understanding of health and safety within an operational environmentThe ability to identify equipment defects and undertake basic first-line maintenanceGood communication and IT skills, including the ability to maintain accurate operational recordsA full UK driving licenceThe flexibility to work 12-hour shifts covering days, nights and weekendsWhat's on offer:£44,000 salaryCompany bonusPrivate medical coverCompany pensionOngoing technical training and developmentThe opportunity to build a long-term career within the EfW sectorFor more information or to apply please contact Steve or Callum at SCINERGY Recruitment on 02030 386 115 orTPBN1_UKTJ