Assistant Plant Operator

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for an Assistant Plant Operator to join the Operator on an Operational Waste to Energy plant in Exeter on a 2 months initial contract, with a potential for an extension.

The Assistance Plant Operator position comes with a day rate from 300.00 to 350.00 per day inside IR35 (PAYE)

Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Monitoring and operating plant equipment, to ensure efficient and continuous plant operations.
• Make plant rounds/inspections to check conditions of plant equipment and records operational data on log sheets.
• Operation of handing systems including remote access cranes, traffic management systems and other mobile plant equipment
• Conduct some basic maintenance tasks as required.
• Proficient with the use of hand tools
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Well-rounded general skills with an understanding of plant
• Strong communication skills with a logical approach to problem solving
• Practical skills including basic fitting or similar would be an advantage, but not essential.
• CPCS card other Plant operators licences would be an advantage (forklift/telehandler)
• Good understanding of industrial Health & Safety practices would be an advantage
• DCS/SCADA experience on an operational plant.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Assistant Plant Operator position:

• Exeter
• 2 months initial contract
• 300.00 to 350.00 per day (Inside IR35)
• Start date - March 2026

INDPOW

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