Company Information:
Biote CH4 own and operate a group of anaerobic digestion facilities across the UK. We also provide biological support, emergency response and feedstock supply to other operators within the industry. Our industry expertise means we not only have the knowledge and experience to deal with all the food waste the UK produces. We also have the capacity to handle whatever quantity you need us to, from the majority of sectors across each of our plants. In 2023 Biote CH4 handled 602,318 tonnes of waste, applied 416,732 tonnes of digestate to land, and generated 296,896 MWh of energy.
Hemswell Biogas is a large processor of food waste located in Lincolnshire and has been designed to handle a wide range of waste feedstocks and capable of producing 13.1MW energy generation. Through a process called Anaerobic Digestion it utilises the waste as a raw material to create methane, which in turn is used to generate both gas and electricity that is 100% renewable and exported to the national grid.
Company Benefits:
Life assurance scheme; Help at hand app including employee assistance program; company pension scheme; recognition of passing probation; health cash plan; employee referral program; recognition of 2 years’ service; recognition of 5 years’ service; recognition of 10 years’ service; staff ideas inbox; company newsletter, cycle to work scheme, buy/sell annual leave.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Process Operator to join a great team of people and make a difference within a supportive and values-led Organisation.
Overall Purpose of the Role:
The process operator is to receive and process incoming waste material ensuring that it is compliant with the permitted waste types in order to feed the plant accordingly, maximising energy output and cost-effectiveness by the smooth operation of the plant.
Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Receiving and processing all types of waste vehicles including inspection
• Review loads that arrive with a view of acceptance before paperwork is signed and when vehicles are to leave site.
• PH testing of liquid deliveries before the load is discharged to the liquid’s reception tank
• Contain and clear any spillages on site in an efficient and safe manner when required
• Operate the weighbridge manually in accordance with site processes
• Ensure vehicles leave the Reception Hall to the required hygiene standard.
• Daily & weekly clean down and simple maintenance processes are conducted and logged (if required) on the specified paperwork
• Workplace organisation & housekeeping in the Reception Hall and around the site
• Ensuring provisions are in place to allow adherence of Animal Health & Environment Agency requirements (i.e. footbaths always in operation, no food waste is spilt outside the reception hall, litter is collected / prevented from leaving the reception hall, not accepting food waste where the EWC code does not feature on our permitted list, doors not left open for prolonged periods etc.)
• To maintain equipment effectively including, greasing, routine maintenance checks. Report any equipment defects or lack of resources to the Lead Operator / Engineering Manager / Plant Manager
• Completing daily operational log checks and relevant documentation
• Completing daily Mechanical Handling Equipment checks on all vehicles
• Ensuring the packaging waste within the Reception Hall goes into the correct streams for the daily skip movements (i.e. landfill, recycling etc.)
• Run the digestate screening operation as required i.e., changing dolav’s/start-stop of the Smicons
• Achieve acceptable levels of materials processed, based on the waste delivered and daily KPI’s for the plant by operating the HMI
• Monitoring of the Oil Recovery process
• Report any issues, shortages and problems to the correct lead
• Adhere to the Site Health & Safety policy in all work activities
• Undertake any course of instruction necessary to obtain or maintain the required skill level for this role
• Ensuring that punctuality is maintained at an acceptable standard.
• To undertake such other activities as may reasonably be required from time to time and which are within the competency of the job holder

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, rotating Days & Nights
Shift Hours: Day shift 6am - 6pm / Night shift 6pm - 6am
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Experience:

• Process Operator: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• FLT Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/10/2024