AD Operator - AMUR

at  National Milk Records

The Role & Key Responsibilities
Job Title: AD Operator
Location: South Milford, North Yorkshire, UK
Contract and Shift Details: Permanent, 4 on 4 off 12-hour shifts (including on-call/monitoring requirements).
Are you experienced in production, anaerobic digestion (AD), or an agricultural/farming environment?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a small, collaborative team within a well-established business.
As an AD Operator, you’ll be an important contributor to the safe and efficient operation of our anaerobic digestion plant, ensuring production targets are met and the plant runs smoothly.

ABOUT US

ABN is the UK’s number one animal feed business, serving pig and poultry producers across the UK. These range from large corporate customers through to family-owned farm enterprises. We service these customers with feed, nutrition, advice, and related services.
We’re part of AB Agri, the agricultural division of Associated British Foods (ABF plc) and we’re passionate about feeding the world responsibly and affordably by making quality animal feed, creating nutrition and technology-based products, and offering data services for the agri-food industry. What sets us apart is how we delight our customers - and that’s because of great people like you. People with different life experiences who share common values. Together we’re building a fair, innovative and inclusive culture.
As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know.

• Operate plant control systems for start-up, continuous operation, shutdown, and testing.
• Conduct routine inspections, first-line fault-finding, and minor repairs.
• Keep a close eye on plant performance, log defects, and proactively provide feedback to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Accept feedstock deliveries in compliance with waste acceptance procedures and operate telehandler/forklift equipment.
• Safely load digestate material for removal from the site.
• Monitor the site out of hours via electronic systems on a rota basis and attend site for breakdowns when required (including weekends and bank holidays).
• Maintain site cleanliness and comply with Health, Safety, Environmental Agency, and Animal Health regulations.
• Stay up to date on the site’s legislative requirements and always ensure full compliance.