Plant Shift Operator
About VIDA bioenergy
VIDA bioenergy is a leading biomethane developer and operator active in the UK, Netherlands and Poland. We have operational plants in Netherlands and UK, with further projects under development and in build.
Wormslade is a 60GWh/year biomethane plant commissioning will commence in early 2026, with full production expected summer 2026. The plant will also produce fertiliser products from recovered solids and liquids.
Biomethane is a key technology in the transition to net zero. It is an established and proven low carbon technology with thousands of facilities globally, taking manures, agricultural & industrial wastes and by-products and using bacteria to convert this into biomethane and an organic fertiliser. VTTI has already invested over $100m into RNG projects in the Netherlands and the UK with our first projects online. With development offices across Europe, VTTI has a pipeline of projects that will lead to a further investment in excess of $500m as it continues to build its portfolio of biomethane assets.
Job Summary
As a member of the Wormslade Plant Shift Operator team you will be responsible for the operations of our biomethane plant in Wormslade. Reporting to the Lead Operator, you will have operations responsibility for the day-to-day activities which you carry out. As we expand and construct more sites you may occasionally be required to provide operational cover to other sites (travel and expenses paid).
The successful candidate will also be capable of self-starting, using their initiative and being hands on.
Duties
- Responsible for the operation of VIDA bioenergy Wormslade biomethane site
- Proactive approach to site safety and adherence to all safety and environmental requirements
- Move feedstock using telehandlers
- Load feedstock into the process in accordance with the recipe, keeping accurate records of the quantities of each feedstock loaded
- Operate liquid transfers between lagoons and processing tanks
- Keep the site clean and tidy
- Operate the site weighbridge as required
- Conduct routine sampling and laboratory testing
- Conduct daily plant checks
- Assist with larger maintenance activities
- Occasional on call duities
- Assisting with the planning and preparation for major overhauls and maintenance events
Safety
- To report any hazards and unsatisfactory observations / behaviours of staff and contractors to line manager
- Be proactive in Near Miss reporting
- Be involved in HSE root cause analysis investigations and participate in HSE meetings
Working Hours
Working hours will be on a rota with a mixture of early and late shift, there are no night shifts currently. The rota will include an element of routine weekend working, which is compensated for, working an average of 40 hours per week across a 4 week cycle, with overtime payments for additional hours worked where necessary. Extra daily payment of £250 per bank holiday worked over Christmas and New Year periods.
The company operates 365 days per year.
What we are looking for
- Proactive approach to safety and compliance, ensuring that all activities are conducted with safety as the primary consideration
- Enthusiastic, diligent and positive, can-do approach to work, with a natural tendency to overcome challenges.
- Able to work independently, taking pride and ownership of the site
- 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 of interacting / controlling automated plant will be advantageous, but full training will be given
- Experience of working in potentially hazardous areas is desirable
- Experience in mechanical, electrical and/or instrumentation maintenance would be beneficial but not essential
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- 5% Company pension contribution. Staff minimum 4% pension contribution
- Free parking
- Sick pay
- Bonus
- Overtime payments
Work Location: In person Wormslade Facility
Apply Now
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!
