Auxiliary Plant Operative

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste

Viridor is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources. 

We have an opportunity at our ERF in Avonmouth, Bristol, for an Auxillary Plant Operator to join our team working 40 hours per week, on a 5 week shift pattern:

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    • 2 days 2 nights, 5 days off
    
    
    • 2 days 3 nights, 4 days off
    
    
    • 3 days 2 nights, 12 days off. 
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

    The salary for this role will be £37,472.00 per year plus shift allowance, and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.

    The closing date for applications is 26th July 2026. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

About the role

The Auxiliary Plant Operator (APO) will work on a shift rotation to competently carry out operational activities within the boiler house and turbine hall and ensure that they are carried out in a safe, professional, economical and timely manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Under the direction of the Shift Team Leader, you will efficiently operate the day to day running of the plant, with a focus on maximising plant availability.  You will also assist the Shift Team with the operation of plant whilst maintaining all company standards and ensuring legal compliance. 

What are we looking for?

• An understanding of process/factory machinery. 


• Ability to use sensory skills to monitor the running of machinery.


• Previous experience working within a process, production, or manufacturing environment. 


• A proven track record of high performance in a similar industry. 


• Full UK driving licence. 

To view the profile, which outlines the person specification and list of responsibilities in full, please click here.   

How to apply

Click apply at the bottom of the page and you will be asked to create a profile. Make sure you have an up-to-date CV ready!

We are a Great Place to Work

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio.

What we can offer you

We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.