The Opportunity
We are looking for a dependable and hands-on SENIOR Operator/ Technician to join our team running the Brains Farm biogas facility near Wincanton.
At the plant, we turn agricultural organic material into renewable gas, heat, and electricity. This is a varied, active role where you will play a key part in the UK’s transition to green energy. We are committed to your growth and will provide specialised training—both on-site and online—to help you become an expert in biogas operations.
What You Will Do
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will work within a team to ensure the plant runs safely and efficiently. No two days are the same, but your core responsibilities will include:
- Plant Operations: Performing daily equipment checks, operating the SCADA control system, and monitoring performance trends.
- Responsibility: As Senior Operator you will be able to fill-in on day-to-day tasks and responsibilities for the Operations Manager for short periods and act as a senior leadership figure to other operators and contractors on site.
- Machinery: Using a telehandler/front-end loader to feed the plant (full training provided if you have the aptitude).
- Maintenance: Carrying out light maintenance, cleaning equipment, and maintaining a high standard of site housekeeping.
- Logistics: Operating the weighbridge, sampling materials, and managing spare parts stock.
- Monitoring and Data Entry: monitor the plant, undertake sampling and testing, diligently and accurately record and report observations and results
Working Hours & Rota
- Standard Hours: The plant is a 24/7 operation - with standard "opening hours" between 0700 and 1800. During harvests the site will be open longer
- Rota: You will be required to work weekends on a shared rota basis with your team.
- On-Call: Once you are fully trained, you will join the on-call rota to respond to alarms and faults. Overtime and call-out fees are paid in addition to your salary.
There is plenty of scope and opportunity for overtime hours/ pay.
About You
You do not need previous biogas experience to succeed here, but you must have a strong work ethic, be reliable and have a safety-first mindset. We are looking for:
- Experience: Biogas (preferable) or similar mechanical, electrical, chemical or biological process experience
- Dependability: You are reliable, punctual, and happy to work autonomously while knowing when to communicate with the team. You and the team rely on each other to get the job done.
- Driving Licence: A Full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Experience with machinery and mobile plants (Telehandler) is preferred, but we are happy to train the right person.
- Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using smartphones and computer systems for record-keeping and training.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £34,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience operating a Telehandler or similar heavy mobile plant machinery?
- This role requires working weekends on a rota and being part of an on-call out-of-hours schedule for emergency alarms. Are you able to commit to this working pattern?
- Are you living within a commutable distance (approx. 30 mins) of Wincanton?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
