Job Description
Plant Operator
Altera Recruitment is proud to be working on behalf of a long-standing forward-thinking client in the energy-from-waste sector currently seeking a Plant Operator for their high-performance facility in Wolverhampton.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Plant Operatorlooking to work with complex process equipment including steam turbines high-pressure boilers and DCS control systems as part of a skilled and safety-focused operations team.
Responsibilites of a Plant Operator:
- Monitor and operate the plants turbine and boiler systems to maintain optimal steam generation.
- Respond to system alarms faults or flow/pressure changes as part of planned or emergency maintenance.
- Accurately log operational data emissions readings and support daily shift handovers.
- Use overhead cranes and mobile plant (FLT/FLS) for waste movement and material handling.
- Support plant housekeeping safety protocols and permit-to-work procedures.
What youll need:
- Experience or understanding of boiler and steam turbine operations in an industrial or energy setting.
- Familiarity with control room operations gauges alarms and system monitoring.
- Fork Lift Truck (FLT) and/or Front Loading Shovel (FLS) qualifications are desirable.
- Basic understanding of health & safety practices in hazardous plant environments.
- Willingness to work at height and in confined spaces as needed.
Whats on offer:
- A competitive salary up to 43000 depending on experience.
- A modern clean and well-equipped facility using advanced EfW technology.
- Opportunities for training and upskilling (e.g. permits emergency procedures turbine ops).
- A secure long-term role in an essential industry.
- A collaborative shift-based team environment with room to grow into supervisory roles.
If you are interested in this opportunity please click apply and attached your most up to date CV. If you have any questions please contact Megan Weald l