Day Shift Operative - Renewable Energy Plant

SDL Solutions is seeking a Day Shift Operative for their Renewable Energy Plant in Chipping Campden, UK. The role involves monitoring and maintaining biomass boiler and machinery, completing maintenance schedules, and ensuring plant efficiency. Full training is provided, with a focus on machine operation and data management. This is a full-time, permanent position with a 12-hour shift pattern and a starting salary of £27,000 per year.
Day Shift Plant Operative - Stanleys Biomass Ltd

Stanleys Biomass Limited, part of SDL Solutions, offers a unique service in the production and supply of renewable energy across the UK. The material created from its forestry, arboricultural and site clearance operations is used in the Biomass boiler where it generates electricity to go back into the Grid. Its energy by-product is used to produce wood pellets for fuel and animal bedding, distributed around the UK.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Full Training provided.

We offer candidates a full training package and career progression.

Monitor and maintain the Biomass boiler, the wood pellet machines and the pellet bagging line, plus all other machinery in the Plant

Monitor the above machinery via the multi-screen computer systems to maintain maximum efficiency and output

Complete maintenance schedules and work on any new installations

Work with other departments to keep the Plant running efficiently

Record relevant Plant and pellet data, including stock usage

Keep all work areas clean and tidy at all times

Comply with all health & safety policies and Company procedures

Wear appropriate PPE at all times

Any other duties required by management on site or at another location

SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

We value candidates with a willingness to learn and undertake training, as well as those with suitable skills, experience and qualifications

Essential

Good understanding of machine operation and machine maintenance

Willingness to learn new skills

Good IT skills such as Microsoft word/excel etc

Data recording and screen management

Team player essential and ability to work on your own as necessary

Positive attitude and good communication skills

Work well under times of pressure

Desirable

Recognised mechanical, plumbing or electrical qualifications

Mechanical, plumbing or electrical fault finding

Problem solving skills

Forklift and MEWP ticket

Undertake training courses as necessary

STAFF BENEFITS

Full training and development

Career progression

Rural location

Company health scheme

Government pension

Uniform and PPE provided

Free on-site parking

Job details

Full time, permanent role

12 hour shift - 5.45am to 6pm

Shift pattern - four days on/four days off, 365 days per year

Occasional overtime

Weekend availability essential

Starting salary £27,000.00 per annum, rising with experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £27,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person