Biogas Day Shift Operator

Astute People

📍 dufftown, scotland, United-Kingdom

Full-time Management & Operations Posted June 15, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading innovator in renewable energy production, specialising in biogas plants, to recruit a Day Shift Operator on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract for their site in Dufftown.

The vital Shift Operator role comes with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Process Team Leader.

  • Operating the Anaerobic Digestion plant and associated equipment via automated (SCADA) and manual inputs.
  • Carrying out regular plant walkarounds to assess condition and capability of plant equipment, including taking meter readings daily.
  • Completing minor maintenance tasks and recording findings on CMMS.
  • Carrying out basic lab testing.
  • Operating mobile plant such as a telehandler or forklift truck.
  • Ensuring good standards of housekeeping are maintained.
  • Monitoring the plant remotely once trained and ...