Farm Machinery Operator - AD Plant

Farm Machinery Operator - AD Plant
(Anaerobic Digestion Plant Operator)

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK.

Are you an experienced tractor or machinery operator looking for a hands-on role within a modern farm-based AD plant?

Do you enjoy operating agricultural machinery and working in a practical outdoor environment?

Are you mechanically minded and looking to develop your career within the renewable energy and farming sector?

Location of the Job:
UK - Suffolk

Salary & Benefits Package:
£28,000 - £32,000 plus possible accommodation
Full-time permanent position
Opportunity to work within a growing renewable energy and agricultural business
Training and development opportunities available
On-call allowance where applicable

About the Company:
Our client operates a modern farm-based anaerobic digestion (AD) facility focused on efficient renewable energy production and sustainable farming operations. The business is committed to maintaining high operational standards, safety, and plant performance while providing a practical and supportive working environment for its team.

Farm Machinery Operator - AD Plant - The Job Role Details:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a practical and reliable Farm Machinery Operator to support the day-to-day running of a busy anaerobic digestion plant. This is a hands-on operational role involving tractor driving, feedstock handling, plant monitoring, and general machinery operation.

Working as part of the site team, you will help ensure the AD plant operates safely, efficiently, and consistently to maximise gas and heat production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily operation and monitoring of the AD plant
  · Feeding the digester using tractors, telehandlers, loading shovels, or similar machinery
  · Tractor driving and movement of feedstocks/materials around site
  · Monitoring plant performance and reporting issues to management
  · Carrying out basic maintenance, inspections, and housekeeping duties
  · Responding to alarms and assisting with breakdowns where required
  · Supporting planned maintenance activities
  · Ensuring high standards of health & safety and site compliance
  · Assisting with general site operations and machinery duties
  · Participating in an on-call rota where required

Essential Candidate Skills & Experience:

• Proven tractor driving experience
  · Experience operating telehandlers, loading shovels, or similar agricultural/heavy plant machinery
  · Mechanically minded with basic maintenance capability
  · Comfortable working outdoors within an agricultural or industrial environment
  · Reliable and willing to participate in on-call work
  · Good awareness of health & safety procedures
  · Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  · Practical and proactive approach to work

Desirable:

• Previous AD plant or biogas experience
  · Telehandler certificate/licence
  · Agricultural machinery experience
  · Basic engineering or maintenance knowledge
  · Experience working within farming, biomass, feed mill, grain handling, or industrial processing environments

Working Hours:

Full-time role with flexibility required, including participation in an on-call rota and occasional weekend work where necessary

How to Apply:

Please click on the "apply now" button. As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, all applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role.

Key Words:

Farm Machinery Operator, AD Plant Operator, Anaerobic Digestion, Tractor Driver, Agricultural Machinery, Telehandler Operator, Renewable Energy, Biogas Plant, Agricultural Jobs, Heavy Plant Operator

We thank all applicants who apply for this role; however, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. All applications will be handled in strict confidence and personal details will not be shared without prior consent.

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