Plant Operator

Kingston Barnes is currently recruiting for a Plant Operator for our client in the Dubar area. Our client is a leader in the renewable energy and energy from waste sector. You will be working in a highly technical environment on a rotating shift pattern, and you’ll play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the facility.

As a Plant Operator, you’ll support the Shift Team Leader and the wider operations team to maximise plant availability and carry out front-line maintenance when required

The Role:

• Perform plant checks, monitor equipment, and ensure machinery operates at optimal performance.
• Maintain accurate shift logs and carry out effective shift handovers.
• Operate machinery and mobile plant safely and professionally.
• Supervise unloading of essential plant consumables (Lime, Carbon, Ammonia, etc.).
• Operate overhead cranes, weighbridges, and automated systems.
• Support shutdown activities and conduct routine maintenance tasks.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Report incidents and maintain compliance with company procedures.

The shifts are 12-hour shifts (06:00–18:00 / 18:00–06:00). Repeating 5-week cycle:

• Week 1: 2 days, 2 nights
• Week 2: 2 days, 3 nights
• Week 3: 3 days, 2 nights

Followed by 12 consecutive days off

About you:

• Experience in a process, heavy industry, or waste environment.
• Understanding of process/factory machinery.
• Experience operating mobile plant.

• Exposure to CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)

• Strong communication (written and verbal)
• Competent IT skills (Microsoft Office).
• Self-motivated, resilient, and a proactive team player.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Forklift Licence (Desirable)

Benefits:

• Total Salary Package: £44,000
• Annual Bonus 10%
• 4–7% matched pension plan
• Health care scheme
• Sick pay
• Profit share scheme
• Built-in holiday within the shift pattern

If you're ready to be part of a progressive, safety-conscious, and technically exciting environment where your contribution genuinely matters, apply today.

*Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position*