Control Room Operative in Rotherham, South Yorkshire

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Control Room Operator

Location: Manvers
Pay Rate: £15.16 per hour
Hours: 07:00–17:00, Monday to Friday
Job Type: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Control Room Operator to join a busy Waste Treatment & Renewable Energy Facility based in Manvers.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing operation where you will play a key role in the safe, efficient and continuous operation of the facility.

As a Control Room Operator, you will be responsible for monitoring plant and equipment from the control room, responding to operational issues and ensuring the facility operates in line with all health & safety, environmental and operational standards.

This role would suit someone with experience in waste management, recycling, manufacturing, process operations or a similar industrial environment who is looking to develop their career within the waste and renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor MBT SCADA/control systems, optimising crane movements, waste placement and Refinement throughput.
• Diagnose operational issues and take appropriate corrective action, liaising with Engineering to prioritise critical breakdowns.
• Monitor crane performance, downtime and operating data, maintaining accurate records and producing weekly Pareto reports.
• Carry out site fly treatments and review monitoring data in accordance with the site Fly Management Plan.
• Maintain accurate stock control and records of contract and non-contract waste.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to fires, alarms and fire-system faults.
• Maintain safe, efficient and compliant site operations, working towards daily, weekly and monthly KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, Company policies, the site Environmental Permit and PFI contract requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and the implementation of new processes, standards and procedures.
• Carry out light equipment maintenance, housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Deputise for the MBT Supervisor when required.
• Work towards becoming a Site Senior Approved Person (SAP), responsible for site isolations, permits and contractor control.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties required by the Company.

About You

Essential Requirements:

• Experience using SCADA systems, ideally within a process plant or similar operational environment.
• Experience working to defined KPIs and delivering continuous improvement.
• Experience implementing new processes and data capture/reporting systems.
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of MRF/waste operations.
• Strong communication and people skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels.
• Good customer service and organisational skills.
• Computer literate.
• Willingness to undertake relevant internal and external training.
• Live within 20 miles of the plant.
• Full UK driving licence.

Preferred:

Mobile plant operating experience.

Experience working shifts.

Knowledge of waste-processing operations and the principles of valves, pumps, motors and associated instrumentation.

Basic mechanical and plant maintenance skills.

Logistics operations experience.

Fire Marshal training.

First Aid qualification.

What We Offer

£15.16 per hour

07:00–17:00 day shift

Monday to Friday working pattern

Full-time permanent opportunity

Opportunity to work within the growing waste management and renewable energy sector

Training and development opportunities

Opportunity to develop specialist plant and control room experience

A role with genuine responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the facility

• Weekend flexibility may occasionally be required

Apply Now

If you have experience in an industrial, process, waste or manufacturing environment and are looking for your next opportunity as a Control Room Operator, we would be keen to hear from you.

Start Date: ASAP