Lead Plant Operator
About VIDA Bioenergy
VIDA Bioenergy develops and operates biomethane plants in the UK, Netherlands and Poland. With operational sites already running, we are expanding rapidly. Our new Wormslade plant (60 GWh/year) will start commissioning in early 2026 and is expected to be fully operational by summer 2026.
Biomethane is a key proven low-carbon technology using manures, agricultural and industrial waste to produce renewable gas and fertiliser. VTTI has already invested over $100m in RNG projects, with an additional $500m pipeline under development.
Role Summary
As Lead Plant Operator, you will oversee daily operations at the new Wormslade biomethane plant. You lead and coordinate a team of operators, ensure safe and efficient plant performance, and support the Plant Manager with troubleshooting, reporting and operational planning. Occasional support at other VIDA sites may be required (travel expenses covered).
What You Bring
- Several years of experience in Anaerobic Digestion (AD), ideally as Senior Operator or Supervisor
- Experience with automated plant operations & modern HMI control systems
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Solid understanding of HSE, ATEX, Risk Assessments and PTW systems
- Experience managing small operational teams
- Telehandler license desirable (training provided)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the Operator team to ensure safe and efficient plant operations
- Monitor plant performance, conduct daily checks, sampling and basic lab testing
- Support feedstock handling, digestate movements and weighbridge operations
- Identify hazards and support HSE reporting, near-miss analysis and investigations
- Assist the Plant Manager with troubleshooting, planning, ordering and reporting
- Supervise contractors and support maintenance planning
- Take ownership of housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe site
- Participate in the on-call rota for out-of-hours plant issues
- Drive continuous improvement activities
Working Hours
Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 (1-hour unpaid break).
Participation in the on-call rota required. Some flexibility for occasional extended hours.
Benefits
- Company pension (5% employer / 4% employee)
- 25 days holiday
- Overtime payments
- Sick pay
- Free parking
- Bonus up to 10%
Apply Now!
Submit your application directly via LinkedIn (place your motivation letter above your CV)
or email your application to: imh@vtti.com. Attn: Shiva Ahmadi – Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, VTTI/VIDA
Hiring process
We invite you to take a look through our website to get an insight into our business, our values, our ambitions, and our people.
When you are ready to apply, the first step is simple: submit your application through our website or via LinkedIn. You will need to upload your resume and any other relevant documents specified in the job description, such as a portfolio. We also encourage you to write and upload a short cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for the role.
Do you already know someone at VTTI? If so, they may be open to sharing their experiences, answering any questions, and even introducing you as a referral candidate.
We embrace diversity, inclusivity and non-discrimination in our hiring practices, and are open to people of all backgrounds. We recognize that different applicants may have different needs, so feel free to share any support needs with our recruiter, for example due to any type of disability. It is in our interest to help you show us the best, most comfortable version of who you are.
Once we have received your application, our recruitment team will review it to see if your skills and experience align with the role.
If we think you could be a good fit, we may schedule a quick phone or video call to get to know you a little better. This is a chance for us to learn more about your background and for you to ask any questions you might have about the role or our company. We will also discuss your experience with the hiring manager or panel.
If we think you might be a better fit for a different position within our organization, now or in the future, we will contact you and discuss the opportunity and/or next steps.
If things go well during the initial screening, you will move on to the first interview.
We want this to be a two-way conversation—because this is also your opportunity to find out more about whether you would like to work with us and make VTTI the next step in your career. The process and the number of interviews depending on the seniority level and the location of the role. All candidates for the same position will follow the same process.
Depending on the role we might ask you to prepare a technical task or business case or ask you to complete a short personality assessment, a skills assessment, or a full day in-person assessment. The purpose of this is to give us a better sense of how you approach problem-solving, your leadership style and/or how you would apply your skills to the role.
You are also welcome to ask for an extra interview or an orientation day at the terminal or office, if you need further conversations or in-person experience to make your decision.
We value your time and effort and will do our utmost to provide feedback as quickly as possible.
Whether it’s an offer or constructive feedback, we will try to communicate clearly with you about the next steps.
If you are offered the role, be available to answer any questions you might have. We know that changing jobs is something you don’t do every day and is a major life event, so we’ll try to support you as well as we can.
Good luck, and we can’t wait to meet you!
