Agri AD Operator

You will join us as an Agri Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Operator who will support the Area Manager with the safe operation of the site, including loading and sorting of feedstocks via Telehandler, carry out data collection, analysis and reporting, general site housekeeping, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) System, and assisting with planned down time of key equipment for planned, safe and cost effective overhaul.

Agri AD Operator Requirements

The successful candidate will be able to work unsupervised for periods of time and be undeterred by physical dirty work, ideally with experience from a related process industry. You will ideally hold a qualification or experience in operating a telehandler, confined spaces, working at heights and first aid. Training will be provided to achieve in house WAMITAB competency standards, if this is not already held. It would also be advantageous for experience/knowledge/interest in mechanical and/or electrical systems.

You will have the ability to follow procedure and protocol, experience of cost control and working within budget and adapt to changing circumstances effectively. Be self-motivated, flexible and a great team player but also confident to work on your own. It is desirable that you have experience of environmental, safety and quality management systems. 

Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving licence is required. You will have the ability to operate a telehandler truck and obtain a telehandler licence. The role will work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern including weekends, call out on a rota basis and remote monitoring of the AD Process via SCADA. Overtime is paid for approved additional hours worked.

About Biogen (UK) Ltd

Biogen is the UK’s leader in anaerobic digestion (AD) and one of the largest independent AD operators in the UK. Having expanded its food waste recycling network through acquisition, it has a combined network of nineteen AD plants located across England, Scotland and Wales that provide cost-effective, low carbon, food and organic waste management solutions. Working with supermarkets, the hospitality industry, food manufacturers and local authorities across the UK, the AD sites recycle over half a million tonnes of food waste each year.

Location:             Biogen, Wester Kerrowgair, Dalcross, Inverness, IV2 7JE
Job type:             Full time, working a shift pattern on a rota, plus remote monitoring.
Salary:                 up to £30,000 per annum dependent on experience + allowance + overtime
Benefits:             23 days leave per year (equivalent to 6.6 weeks holiday), 4% employer pension and    x4 life assurance

You may have experience of the following: Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, , Plant Maintenance Engineer, Plant Engineering, Process Engineering industry,  Plant Operator, Plant Assistant, Plant Operative, Waste Management, Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse Operative, Health and Safety, H&S, Health & Safety, Recycling Assistant, maintenance, fitter, etc.

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