Plant Operator

Company
Biogen
Location
Aberdare
Salary
£24,000 - £27,000 per annum

Full Job Description

You will join as a Plant Operatorto assist in the safe operation of the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant. This is a hands-on role, assisting with the intake, sorting and loading of food waste arriving on site. The role will assist with routine checking and maintenance activities and be part of a team which operates the site. 

Plant Operator Requirements

The role will need to follow health and safety and environmental regulations; ensure high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness are maintained on the site. Biogen will provide training and development required for the role. 

You must demonstrate a positive attitude towards Health and Safety and working with regulatory bodies, HSE, Environment Agency etc. 

The successful candidate will ideally have some relevant experience from a related industry and will ideally hold a driving licence. Telehandler experience and a certificate would be an advantage, but training will be provided if not already held. The role will work Monday to Friday and from time to time  weekends on a rota basis. 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. These facilities provide cost-effective, low-carbon solutions for managing food and organic waste, transforming it into renewable energy.

Through its work with supermarkets, the hospitality industry, food manufacturers, and local authorities across the UK, Biogen’s AD sites recycle over half a million tonnes of food waste each year, converting it into renewable energy and nutrient-rich biofertiliser. This process contributes to a cleaner environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and lowering reliance on fossil fuels. By harnessing the green benefits of renewable energy, Biogen helps to power communities sustainably and advances the UK’s transition to a low-carbon future.

Location:         Merthyr Road, Llwydcoed, Aberdare, CF44 0BX
Job Type:        Full Time, permanent, 40 hours per week 
Salary:               £24,000 - £27,000 dependent on experience + Overtime
Benefits:            25 days holiday + bank holidays, 4% employer pension and x4 life assurance

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

REF-223 519

Location
Aberdare
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£24,000 - £27,000 per annum
Industry
Low Carbon
Closing Date
2nd October 2025
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