Control Room Operative

Company: Daval Associates
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Job Description:

Control Room Operator

Location: Manvers

Pay Rate: £15.16 per hour

Hours: 07:00-17:00, Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Control Room Operator to join a busy Waste Treatment & Renewable Energy Facility based in Manvers.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing operation where you will play a key role in the safe, efficient and continuous operation of the facility.

As a Control Room Operator, you will be responsible for monitoring plant and equipment from the control room, responding to operational issues and ensuring the facility operates in line with all health & safety, environmental and operational standards.

This role would suit someone with experience in waste management, recycling, manufacturing, process operations or a similar industrial environment who is looking to develop their career within the waste and renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor MBT SCADA/control systems, optimising crane movements, waste placement and Refinement throughput.
  • Diagnose operational issues and take appropriate corrective action, liaising with Engineering to prioritise critical breakdowns.
  • Monitor crane performance, downtime and operating data, maintaining accurate records and producing weekly Pareto reports.
  • Carry out site fly treatments and review monitoring data in accordance with the site Fly Management Plan.
  • Maintain accurate stock control and records of contract and non-contract waste.
  • Monitor and respond appropriately to fires, alarms and fire-system faults.
  • Maintain safe, efficient and compliant site operations, working towards daily, weekly and monthly KPIs.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, Company policies, the site Environmental Permit and PFI contract requirements.
  • Support continuous improvement and the implementation of new processes, standards and procedures.
  • Carry out light equipment maintenance, housekeeping and cleaning duties.Deputise for the MBT Supervisor when required.
  • Work towards becoming a Site Senior Approved Person (SAP), responsible for site isolations, permits and contractor control.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties required by the Company.

About You

Essential Requirements

  • Experience using SCADA systems, ideally within a process plant or similar operational environment.
  • Experience working to defined KPIs and delivering continuous improvement.
  • Experience implementing new processes and data capture/reporting systems.
  • Good understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance.
  • Knowledge of MRF/waste operations.
  • Strong communication and people skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels.
  • Good customer service and organisational skills.
  • Computer literate.
  • Willingness to undertake relevant internal and external training.
  • Live within 20 miles of the plant.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Preferred

  • Mobile plant operating experience.
  • Experience working shifts.
  • Knowledge of waste-processing operations and the principles of valves, pumps, motors and associated instrumentation.
  • Basic mechanical and plant maintenance skills.
  • Logistics operations experience.
  • Fire Marshal training.
  • First Aid qualification.

What We Offer

  • £15.16 per hour
  • 07:00-17:00 day shift
  • Monday to Friday working pattern
  • Full-time permanent opportunity
  • Opportunity to work within the growing waste management and renewable energy sector
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Opportunity to develop specialist plant and control room experience
  • A role with genuine responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the facility
  • Weekend flexibility may occasionally be required

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Posted: October 11th, 2026