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Production Operator - Biomass Power Station

Thetford, England , United Kingdom

Engineering jobs >> Engineering

Negotiable

Permanent

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Astute's Power Team is partnered with a leading biomass power generation company to recruit for a Shift/Production Operator to join their power station in Thetford, Norfolk.

The vital Production Operator role comes with a starting salary of c.£33,000 + overtime + private medical + other benefits.

If you're an experienced Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Production/Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

Perform routine operational checks and inspections.
Operate plant systems and equipment following established operating procedures.
Collaborate as a key member of the shift team to maintain safe and efficient plant operations.
Conduct basic maintenance tasks in line with approved maintenance processes and standards.
Diagnose plant issues and propose effective solutions.
Carry out pre-start inspections, commissioning, and decommissioning procedures.
Provide clear, accurate, and complete shift handovers.
Follow and promote all safety practices and operational procedures.
Assist the Production Team Leader in preparing safety-related documentation.
Support and, when necessary, cover responsibilities within the fuel and ash operations teamThis role will be working 12-hour shifts - full shift rota can be disclosed upon request

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Ideally a NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a relevant engineering subject such as mechanical or electrical engineering
A health and safety qualification would be ideal but not a necessity

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

The Production Operator role would suit someone who has:

Prior experience working in a heavy process engineering environment such as power stations, paper mills, refineries, steel production, cement, etc.
Good teamworking skills and willing to pick up other work when needed
Experience in fault finding techniques

Salary and benefits of the Production Operator role

A starting basic salary of c.£33,000 which will rise with experience
Overtime
Private medical
Other excellent benefits including EV salary sacrificeAstute 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

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-175630
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
Views: 3

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