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Production Operative We have a fantastic opportunity become available for a Production Operative to join one of our clients in Bedford on apermanent basis. Role: As an Operator you will be required to Operate Plant Machinery and equipment efficiently, within a Food Production environment. We are looking for someone who has ideally worked in a manufacturing environment before either within a Productio... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Plant Operator – Wood Chip Power Plant £30,000 Milton Ernest, Bedfordshire MC Technical Recruitment is currently looking to recruit a Plant Operator to carry out routine and maintenance at a Wood chip burning power plant in Milton Earnest, Bedfordshire As an Plant Operator you will be responsible for: • The day to day operations of the plant, making regular check of the plant and equipment, • Making adjus... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Shift Technician (Entry Level – Full Training Provided / Power Plant / DCS / SCADA) Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 + Shift Allowance + Benefits Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Shift-Based Industry: Power Generation / Energy from Waste / Biomass / Process Engineering The Role We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Entry-Level Shift Technician / Trainee Plant Operator to join a modern power generation facility. No prior power plant experience is required – full training will be provided. This role is ideal for candidates looking to build a long-term career in engineering, energy, or industrial operations. Who Should Apply? Entry-level candidates or those looking to change career Engineering apprenticeships, college leavers, or ex-military Backgrounds in manufacturing, production, warehouse, or hands-on roles Anyone with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn Key Responsibilities Learn to operate and monitor plant systems using DCS/SCADA Support safe and efficient plant operation in line with procedures Carry out routine plant inspections, checks, and readings Respond to alarms and assist with fault finding and troubleshooting Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and basic repairs Work closely with the Shift Team Leader and experienced technicians * Assist with stock control, consumables, and site deliver...

Shift Technician (Entry Level – Full Training Provided / DCS / SCADA) Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 + Shift Allowance + Benefits Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Shift-Based Industry: Power Generation The Role We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Entry-Level Shift Technician / Trainee Plant Operator to join a modern power generation facility. No prior power plant experience is required – full training will be provided. This role is ideal for candidates looking to build a long-term career in engineering, energy, or industrial operations. Who Should Apply? Entry-level candidates or those looking to change career Engineering apprenticeships, college leavers, or ex-military Backgrounds in manufacturing, production, warehouse, or hands-on roles Anyone with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn Key Responsibilities Learn to operate and monitor plant systems using DCS/SCADA Support safe and efficient plant operation in line with procedures Carry out routine plant inspections, checks, and readings Respond to alarms and assist with fault finding and troubleshooting Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and basic repairs Work closely with the Shift Team Leader and experienced technicians Help supervise contractors and ensure adherence to safety procedures Assist with s...

Job Title: Loading Shovel Driver (Wheeled Loading Shovel Operator) Location: Chawston, Bedfordshire Start Date: June 2026 (Ongoing Work Available) Pay Rate: £19.00 – 21.00 (PAYE Rate - Negotiable Based on Experience) Industry: Mixing Plant, Readymix Plant, Concrete, Aggregates, Building Material, Manufacturing, Highways Morson Edge are looking for a Loading Shovel Driverin the Chawston, Bedfordshire, to work on a mobile mixing plant (Aggregates / Concrete), supporting major highway projects in the region, offering long term work. The role will involve working around a mobile mixing plant (Readymix), operating a Loading Shovel on site, to move and load materials into various bins, hoppers and crushers, ensuring consistent supply of material, including concrete. Successful candidates will also help to clean the mixer, digging out under machines and cleaning belts, whist ensuring machinery is maintained, stockpiles are managed, ensuring the safe operation of machinery on site. You will also liaise with taking deliveries and operating a Battery Operated Breaker, for short periods of time. Previous experience working on mobile mixing plants or RMX plants would be advantageous. Applicable candidate ideally will have: • Previous experience working on in a similar environment,...

Plant Operator – Wood Chip Power Plant £30,000 Milton Ernest, Bedfordshire MC Technical Recruitment is currently looking to recruit a Plant Operator to carry out routine and maintenance at a Wood chip burning power plant in Milton Earnest, Bedfordshire As an Plant Operator you will be responsible for: • The day to day operations of the plant, making regular check of the plant and equipment, • Making adjustments, repairs and service of the equipment to aid the smooth running of the plant, • Monitoring the plant via a SCADA system with training given, maintaining records and reports in various logs eg: daily checks, midnight readings and water sample testing, • Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with HSE rules, • Maintain site tidiness and general good housekeeping To be considered for this role you should have: • Experience working in the industry such as gas or coal power plants, biomass, anaerobic digestion or biogas would be an advantage but not necessary as all training will be given, • Boiler licence or any other relevant power plant accreditation or knowledge, • Previous experience is beneficial but training is a ongoing objective, • Willingness to work rotating 12 hour shifts, 4 on 4 off days and nights<...

Production Operative We have a fantastic opportunity become available for a Production Operative to join one of our clients in Bedford on apermanent basis. Role: As an Operator you will be required to Operate Plant Machinery and equipment efficiently, within a Food Production environment. We are looking for someone who has ideally worked in a manufacturing environment before either within a Production Operative or Machine Operative role. However, if you have long term experience within a Warehouse and looking to build on your skills, we would love to hear from you! RESPONSIBILITIES: • To understand Production processes., • To set up and diagnose Plant machinery to run at its maximum efficiency., • To diagnose Process faults., • To understand workings of all machinery components to achieve maximum throughput and quality., • To diagnose and reports faults on all machinery., • To work to daily production targets., • To keep working areas clean and hygienic at all times. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Excel...

Job role: Recycling Plant Operator £30,000 Basic + Company Benefits - Overtime - Training My client, a leading manufacturing company are looking for a Plant Operative to join the team. Recycling Plant Operative / Operator - Responsibilities: Operate Plant machinery within a business manufacturing facility dealing with all recycling products on site Operate large crane systems across the site Operating various other plant machinery on site Assisting and developing junior members of staff Assist in loading and unloading vehicles and site balers Maintain a clean and safe working area. Follow all health & safety procedures and wear required PPE. Recycling Plant Operative / Operator - Skills and Attributes Experience Operating Plant, Telehandlers, Cranes, Agricultural or Heavy machinery. Experience operating plant machinery - telehandlers, forklifts, loading shovels etc . Ability to conduct machinery inspections and schedule maintenance Computer literate * If you are interested in this Plant Operative / Operator role, please submit an up-to-date CV through this advert or call the team at Eko Talent on (phone number removed)

Broughton Group is seeking a Plant Operator for their Wood Chip Power Plant in Milton Ernest, Bedfordshire. The role involves overseeing daily plant operations and performing regular checks on equipment. Ideal candidates should have a background in power plant operations and a keen attention to deta

Biffa is looking for a Machine Operator in Cannock Chase to maintain and operate mobile plant safely and efficiently in a busy landfill.

Pioneer Selection is looking for a Plant Operator to join their team in Wandsworth, London. You will operate plant machinery, manage waste materials, and supervise junior operatives while ensuring health & safety compliance.

Seasonal Mobile Seed Plant Operator.

Experience in a processing plant or operational environment (chemical industry experience desirable). As our new Process Operator, you will manufacture finished products to production schedules, following specified formulations and process instructions, while carrying out in‐process and final prod

Cereal Partners Worldwide (Nestlé & General Mills) seeks Operating Technicians to join the cereal production team in Wirral.The role involves operating production equipment, ensuring food safety and quality compliance, and contributing to continuous improvement.Successful candidates will have prior

Thetrupgrade is seeking a skilled heavy plant operator to work on various infrastructure projects across England. Applicants must have the CSCS – CPCS 360 qualification, experience in heavy plant operations, and a valid UK driving licence.

Berry Recruitment are urgently seeking an experienced Thermal Plant Operator. As a Thermal Plant Operator, you will support the day‑to‑day running of the EfW facility, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations across all modes - including steady state, start‑up, shutdown and emergency

Ensure and maintain a superior level of aesthetics and housekeeping in and around the plant, equipment and buildings. To draw samples and test as required ensuring the optimal running of all plant and equipment. Maintain a very high standard of work, take pride and ownership of the plant, and look a

Berry Recruitment is actively seeking a Thermal Plant Operator for Thalia Waste Management, based in York and North Yorkshire.

Energy Jobline CVL in Bedford is offering an exciting Entry-Level Shift Technician role where no prior experience is required.The position supports career growth in engineering and industrial operations with full training provided.Shifts may include days and nights, requiring flexibility for overtim

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Plant Operator for their Renewables Team in the UK. The successful candidate will monitor the anaerobic digestion plant, support operational targets, and ensure health and safety standards.

Frontier Agriculture is looking for seasonal workers for their Lutton site.This full-time temporary role runs from July through October 2026.Responsibilities include driving to farms, processing seed on site, maintaining health and safety, and ensuring customer care.No experience is necessary as ful

Experience as a heavy plant operator in infrastructure projects. Operate heavy plant machinery efficiently & safely.

Full understanding of all aspects and responsibilities of a telescopic handler.Experienced and knowledgeable in the full operation of various types of telescopic handler.Knowledge of the safe operation of the telescopic handler including ability to carry out daily visual checks and regular inspectio

You will operate mobile plant, handle site duties, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality material. Preferred candidates will have experience in plant operations and hold a full UK driving licence.

To assist in the day to day operation of the plant for the receipt, treatment and disposal of clinical waste, so as to achieve maximum plant availability and productivity in accordance with company operational procedures and legislative obligations or requirements. To co‑ordinate the paperwork and

VIDA Bioenergy is looking for a Shift Operator at its Wormslade Plant to manage day-to-day operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience operating mobile plant, a full UK Driver's license, and a mobile plant operator certificate. Broughton Group is looking for a Mobile Plant Operator based near Southam. This full-time role requires operation of mobile and processing plants, ensuring compliance

Plant includes mobile plant and waste crane as required. Carry out routine plant inspections and adjustments / operations as required, collecting, and recording plant data. Responsibilities include managing plant operations during various states (steady, start-up, shutdown, emergency) from the Contr

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Entry‑Level Shift Technician / Trainee Plant Operator to join a modern power facility. No prior power plant experience is required – full training will be provided. Learn to operate and monitor plant systems using DCS/SCADA.

Cory is looking for a Plant Operator for their Energy from Waste Facility in Greater London. You will ensure safe and efficient operations under the Shift Team Leader while managing plant activities across various states.

In this role, you'll operate mobile plant and help maintain site standards to ensure quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience in a plant or industrial environment, possess strong communication skills, and hold a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities include monitoring plant operations, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting production activities.

In this role, you'll operate mobile plant equipment and assist in maintaining site operations, ensuring that deliveries meet quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in mobile or plant operations, a shovel licence, and a full UK driving licence.

MC Technical Recruitment Ltd is looking for a Plant Operator for a Wood Chip Power Plant in Milton Ernest, Bedfordshire.

As a member of the Wormslade Plant Shift Operator team you will be responsible for the operations of our biomethane plant in Wormslade. Experience using mobile plant such as telehandler and working in a production facility would be an advantage but training will be provided if required. Experience o

Thetrupgrade is seeking a Heavy Plant Operator in Greater London.

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient plant operations, conducting maintenance, and complying with statutory requirements.

Astute's Power Team is seeking experienced Plant Operators to join the commissioning team for the installation of a synchronous condenser in Pembrokeshire. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in power generation and demonstrated operational knowledge of electrical plant systems.

Simpsons Malt is seeking individuals to operate the grain drying plant at Craigswalls Grain Store in the Scottish Borders.

Experience as a Plant Operator or operating plant machinery. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Plant Operator to join a well‑established and essential environmental services business operating within the waste and recycling sector. Operate plant machinery safely and efficiently.

H W Martin is seeking a Tractor Driver/Operator in the UK to operate tractors safely and efficiently at the Sizewell C construction site.

Experience as a heavy plant operator in infrastructure projects. Operate heavy plant machinery efficiently & safely.

Control Room Operator – (Incineration / Thermal Plant Operation). Manage and optimize the continuous, safe operation of incinerators, boilers, and auxiliary plant equipment utilizing specialized control room systems (SCADA/DCS) and hands-on monitoring. Conduct rigorous, routine plant inspections t

Operate and maintain an anaerobic digestion plant, ensuring optimal run time and adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.