Plant Operator

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Retford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£30,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Telehandler Operation Confined Spaces Training Working at Heights First Aid Mechanical Systems Knowledge Electrical Systems Knowledge SCADA Systems UK Driving Licence

FULL DESCRIPTION

Plant Operator

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Retford Agri AD Plant

  • Location: Retford
  • Job Type: Full time
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum

Job Description

You will join us as a Agri Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Operator who will support the Site Manager with the safe operation of the site, including loading and sorting of feedstocks via Telehandler, carry out data collection, analysis and reporting, general site housekeeping, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) System, and assisting with planned down time of key equipment for planned, safe and cost effective overhaul.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be able to work unsupervised for periods of time and be undeterred by physical dirty work, ideally with experience from a related process industry. You will ideally hold a qualification or possess experience in operating a Telehandler, confined spaces, working at heights and first aid. Training will be provided to achieve in house WAMITAB competency standards and H&S, if these are not already held. It would also be advantageous for experience/knowledge/interests in mechanical and/or electrical systems. You will have the ability to follow procedure and protocol, experience of cost control and working within budget and adapt to changing circumstances effectively. Be self-motivated, flexible and a great team player but also confident to work on your own. It is desirable that you have experience of environmental, safety and quality management systems. Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving licence is required. You will have the ability to operate a telehandler truck and obtain a telehandler licence. The role will work on a rotating shift pattern including weekends, call out on a rota basis and remote monitoring of the AD Process via SCADA. Overtime is paid for approved additional hours worked.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Biogen is the UK’s leader in anaerobic digestion (AD) and one of the largest independent AD operators in the UK. Having expanded its food waste recycling network through acquisition, it has a combined network of nineteen AD plants located across England, Scotland and Wales that provide cost-effective, low carbon, food and organic waste management solutions. Working with supermarkets, the hospitality industry, food manufacturers and local authorities across the UK, the AD sites recycle over half a million tonnes of food waste each year.

Additional Information

  • Location: Biogen, Sutton Grange (SGAD), Sutton-cum-Lound, Retford, DN22 8SB
  • Job type: Full time, 42 hours per week working a shift pattern on a rota, plus remote monitoring.
  • Salary: up to £30,000 per annum dependent on experience + allowance + overtime
  • Benefits: 23 days leave (equivalent to 6.6 weeks holiday), 4% employer pension and x4 life assurance

You may have experience of the following: Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Plant Maintenance Engineer, Plant Engineering, Process Engineering industry, Plant Operator, Plant Assistant, Plant Operative, Waste Management, Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse Operative, Health and Safety, H&S, Health & Safety, Recycling Assistant, maintenance, fitter, etc.

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