Details:
- Salary: £44,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: EH42 Broxmouth East Lothian
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Kingston Barnes is currently recruiting for a Plant Operator for our client in the Dubar area. Our client is a leader in the renewable energy and energy from waste sector. You will be working in a highly technical environment on a rotating shift pattern, and you’ll play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the facility.
As a Plant Operator, you’ll support the Shift Team Leader and the wider operations team to maximise plant availability and carry out front-line maintenance when required
The Role:
* Perform plant checks, monitor equipment, and ensure machinery operates at optimal performance.
* Maintain accurate shift logs and carry out effective shift handovers.
* Operate machinery and mobile plant safely and professionally.
* Supervise unloading of essential plant consumables (Lime, Carbon, Ammonia, etc.).
* Operate overhead cranes, weighbridges, and automated systems.
* Support shutdown activities and conduct routine maintenance tasks.
* Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental standards.
* Report incidents and maintain compliance with company procedures.
The shifts are 12-hour shifts (06:00–18:00 / 18:00–06:00). Repeating 5-week cycle:
* Week 1: 2 days, 2 nights
* Week 2: 2 days, 3 nights
* Week 3: 3 days, 2 nights
Followed by 12 consecutive days off
About you:
* Experience in a process, heavy industry, or waste environment.
* Understanding of process/factory machinery.
* Experience operating mobile plant.
* Exposure to CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
* Strong communication (written and verbal)
* Competent IT skills (Microsoft Office).
* Self-motivated, resilient, and a proactive team player.
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Forklift Licence (Desirable)
Benefits:
* Total Salary Package: £44,000
* Annual Bonus 10%
* 4–7% matched pension plan
* Health care scheme
* Sick pay
* Profit share scheme
* Built-in holiday within the shift pattern
If you're ready to be part of a progressive, safety-conscious, and technically exciting environment where your contribution genuinely matters, apply today.
*Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position