Plant Operator

Plant Operator

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Sector:

Engineering

Region:

South East

Location:

Winchester

Salary:

£35,000 to £35,000 per annum

Salary Description:

+ overtime, bonus

Posted:

11/05/2026

Recruiter:

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd

Job Ref:

BBBH28728

About the role: Astute's Renewables Team is partnering exclusively with a key business and influential player in the UK Anaerobic Digestion market. The company are seeking to add a Plant Operator with hours between 7am- 5pm, Monday to Friday. The Plant Operator role comes with an excellent salary and the chance to progress within the business as their portfolio builds out. If you're wanting to work for an emerging, key player in the UK biogas sector then please apply below.

Responsibilities and duties:

Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:

• Monitor the anaerobic digestion plant, ensuring optimal run time
• Support the Plant Manager to implement and achieve operational and personal targets
• Ensure that the plant is clean and tidy
• Feed the plant using a Telehandler
• Ensure that the extruders are running smoothly and attending to any issues
• Maintain all relevant site health, safety, quality and environmental standards
• Ensure that health and safety is adhered to at all times
• Perform visual checks of the plant, logging all findings
• Perform any housekeeping duties that need doing
• Other duties are required Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
• Telehandler licence or proven experience using and driving a Telehandler
• A recognised engineering qualification is preferred but not essential
• Experience working night shifts is highly preferred
• Demonstrable experience of working alone and in upholding great H&S standards
• Experience in an agricultural, production or process environment
• UK driving licence Personal skills: The Plant Operator role would suit someone who is:
• A problem-solver and self-starter
• Excellent verbal and written English language
• Someone hard-working who can work on their own and can be trusted to do what needs to be done with minimal supervision Salary and benefits of the Plant Operator role:
• An excellent basic salary (to be discussed upon application)
• Performance related bonus
• Company pension
• 25 days holiday INDREN #LI-MS1 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.