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Assistant Plant Operator

Job in Exeter, Devon, EX2, England, UK
Listing for: Astute People
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-24
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 300 - 350 GBP Daily GBP 300.00 350.00 DAY
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for an Assistant Plant Operator to join the Operator on an Operational Waste to Energy plant in Exeter on a 2 months initial contract, with a potential for an extension.

The Assistance Plant Operator position comes with a day rate from £300.00 to £350.00 per day inside IR35 (PAYE)

Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

Monitoring and operating plant equipment, to ensure efficient and continuous plant operations.
Make plant rounds/inspections to check conditions of plant equipment and records operational data on log sheets.
Operation of handing systems including remote access cranes, traffic management systems and other mobile plant equipment
Conduct some basic maintenance tasks as required.
Proficient with the use of hand tools
Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
Well-rounded general skills with an understanding of plant
Strong communication skills with a logical approach to problem solving
Practical skills including basic fitting or similar would be an advantage, but not essential.
CPCS card other Plant operators licences would be an advantage (forklift/telehandler)
Good understanding of industrial Health & Safety practices would be an advantage
DCS/SCADA experience on an operational plant.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Assistant Plant Operator position:

Exeter
2 months initial contract
£300.00 to £350.00 per day (Inside IR35)
Start date - March 2026

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.

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