Thermal Plant Operator - Thalia waste management

Job Posted: 1 May 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: £45,000
• Industries: Engineering Mechanical and Electrical

At Thalia Waste Management, we don’t just look for experience – we look for potential. Some of our most capable plant operators came to us without direct Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) experience. If you have a mechanical mindset, a proactive approach to solving problems, and an enthusiasm for learning, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Details

• We provide full training on energy-from-waste facility operations, so you can excel in your role.
• We're seeking individuals with experience in rotating machinery, monitoring techniques, process control, and/or power generation.
• Our facility runs 24/7, so you'll enjoy a balanced shift pattern of 4 days on, 4 days off, including both day and night shifts.
• Salary: £45,000
• Location: Isle of Wight Waste Recovery Park, Newport, PO30 5YS

Key Responsibilities 

• Operate and maintain our ground-breaking Isle of Wight Energy from Waste Plant
• Employ your maintenance skills to conduct routine maintenance and address emerging defects
• Supervise and support Technicians with first-line fault finding, technical advice, and backup during dynamic situations like breakdowns
• Coordinate safety measures for work activities, release plant for maintenance, and conduct isolation
• Manage site emergencies as an emergency controller, ensuring safety and adherence to local procedures
• Maintain shift logs, write and review quality defect and fault reports, and operational work specifications
• Contribute to project work and produce detailed plant incident reports for health, safety, and environmental incidents
• Provide extra support during shutdowns and breakdowns, and always work in a reliable, skilled, and constructive manner

The Person

• WAMITAB Level 4 Operator Competence for Managing Thermal Treatment Facilities (desirable)
• Exposure to combustion or boiler systems (desirable)
• Clear and analytical thinking – able to diagnose technical issues and take responsibility during dynamic situations
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Build and maintain professional expertise through networks, learning activities and research, and effectively communicate this to the team.
• Strive for continuous improvement of systems, processes and services relative to an energy recovery facility

Benefits

• Entry into Company bonus scheme - up to 5%
• Contributory pension up to 6%
• Life assurance: 4 x annual salary
• Free parking onsite
• Flexible benefits: Access to a wide range of flexible benefits through Bravo Benefits, allowing you to tailor your package to suit your individual needs, including health, wellbeing, and lifestyle options