Plant Operator

• Job Title: Plant Operator
• Type: Full time permanent
• Salary: Salary of £45,902.92
• Location: Edmonton, North London

About LondonEnergy

LondonEnergy operates the second largest waste contract in the UK, handling and processing nearly 750,000 tonnes of London’s waste every year. We have a dedicated team of people working across our various North London sites, making a positive difference to the environment and the local community.

By processing household waste at our facility, we produce enough waste from energy to power 80,000 homes every year and recycle 70% of items through our Reuse and Recycling Centres.

About the role

A new vacancy has become available as Plant Operator at LondonEnergy based at the EcoPark in Edmonton.

In this role, you will be responsible for operating cranes, managing ash discharge and handling equipment and notifying Shift Manager of any defects as they arise. This is a Monday - Friday day shift position.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining an accurate log and readings of all plant under their control and completing relevant check sheets

• Carrying out all operations to ensure maximum throughput of waste and production of electricity
• Monitoring bunker stocks and crane operations when in auto control and controlling cranes as required from CCR and from time to time crane cab
• Acting upon alarms. Take appropriate action in relation to emergency work
• Routine recording and logging of plant parameters (ensuring relevant check sheets are completed as required)
• Completing other roles within competence levels and within the organisation
• Training others accordingly
• Focusing on maintaining high level of cleanliness and housekeeping
• Ensuring a high level of focus on maintaining a positive Safety Culture across the Company

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and knowledge:

• Strong communication skills
• Safety conscious
• An ability to work at height during shifts
• Health and Safety Report Writing
• An ability to work independently and as part of the team
• Experience in the operation of Cranes and Auxiliary Plant
• Experience operating plant machinery would be ideal
• A basic understanding of the operational process and plant equipment would be desirable

• Private Medical & Life Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Annual Leave Package
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• + Many more benefits 

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.