Supervisor (Process Operator)

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a leading energy from waste plant, recognised for its technical excellence and commitment to carbon reduction to recruit a Supervisor for its industrial processor site in Chipping Campden.

The Supervisor role comes with a salary of £36,000, climbing to £37,000 after probationary period.

If you're a Supervisor or Team Leader and are looking to work for an organisation that is leading the way in Anaerobic Digestion here in the UK, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:

Supervise and support a team of three Process Operators, delivering training, coaching, and technical expertise to promote a high-performance working environment.
Monitor, assess, and respond to operational alarms and process irregularities.
Manage the day-to-day feeding and operation of the AD plant, ensuring all scheduled tasks are completed proactively and efficiently.
Maintain detailed and accurate operational documentation and reporting records.
Ensure adherence to all applicable legislation, permit requirements, company policies, and operating procedures.
Uphold high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness across the site.
Operate and manoeuvre various types of mobile plant equipment safely and effectively.
Coordinate closely with the maintenance department and laboratory technician to support plant performance.
Oversee contractors working on site, including the control and issuance of relevant work permits.
Conduct investigations into incidents, near-miss events, and health and safety concerns.
Escalate and report all incidents, near misses, environmental issues, and safety concerns to the Plant Manager.
Track and evaluate key process indicators, including biogas output, CHP efficiency, feedstock performance, and digester condition.
Carry out routine first-line maintenance activities as required.
Work in accordance with the designated shift rota, with flexibility to adapt working patterns where business needs require.
Shift Pattern: 4 Days On / 4 Days Off - 12-Hour Day Shifts.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Proven track record in a Supervisory or Team Lead role, with the ability to motivate a small operational team.
Previous experience within Anaerobic Digestion, wastewater treatment or a similar process-driven industrial environment would be preferred.
Strong understanding of health and safety.
Ability to interpret operational and maintenance data.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively bridge the gap between site operators and senior management.
Experience with SCADA and process control systems.

Personal skills

The Supervisor role would suit someone who is:

Good problem-solving skills
Motivated Self - Starter with good attention to detail
Strong safety mindset
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of a business
Continuous improvement mindset
Resilient
Reliability, discretion, diplomatic manner and impartiality of judgement

Salary and benefits of the Supervisor role

£36K per Anum, climbing to £37,000 after probationary period.
22 days holiday entitlement.
Pension schemeAstute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful