Shift Assistant - Energy from Waste

Astutes Power Team are working with a leading independent waste to energy company with two power stations located in the Thames Estuary. The combined facilities are capable of processing nearly 1.5 million tonnes of waste per year, producing over 120MW of power for the local area.

We are looking for up to 5 Shift Assistants to join the Operations team, working across the existing and new build Power Station. You'll be supporting the daily activities of the Plant which includes operating the crane & mobile plant as well as overseeing operations within the ash plant.

If you are a looking for a position within the Energy from Waste sector and have suitable qualifications and relevant experience, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Assistant role:

Reporting directly to the Shift Team Leader as a Shift Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Operating the Waste & Ash Crane and assist with the loading / unloading of the waste barges and associated plant in a safe and efficient manner.
• Monitor the waste bunker to ensure any materials not authorised to be incinerated are not loaded into the feed hopper.
• Carry out first line maintenance, plant inspections, manual adjustments, reporting of incidents as and when directed by Operators and Shift Team leaders.
• Ensure compliance with the environmental permit and report noncompliance to the relevant staff members.
• Carry out all actions in line with company HSE policy and legislation.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally apprenticeship qualified
• Technical Qualification in an Engineering/Operational Discipline (City & Guilds/NVQ/ONC/HNC)
• Qualified with an IOSH in Health & Safety

Personal skills

The Shift Assistant role would suit someone who has:

• Familiar with the Waste to Energy process or similar industry such as Petrochemical, COMAH, Refinery, Papermills etc
• Competent in reading & interrogating P&ID's / SLDS.
• Background in maintenance to provide first line support.

Salary and benefits of the Shift Assistant role

• This is an ideal role for someone looking for an entry position into the Power Sector with potential progression into a Shift Operator
• Working as part of a Shift Rota 4 on 6 off
• Basic salary up to 42,268 (DOE)
• Bonus up to 12.5%
• Pension matched to 7%
• Days position
• Opportunity to work on one of the newest & largest EFW's in the UK
• Clear progression & development plan with an industry leader

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.