Plant Attendant - Slough 12 Month FTC

Based at our Energy from Waste facility in Slough, the Plant Attendant is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the plant. The role ensures continuous waste processing and energy generation in line with environmental permit conditions, HSE standards, and business requirements. The position also supports first-line maintenance and contributes to maintaining high levels of plant performance, availability, and reliability.

This position is offered on a 12 month fixed term staff contract.

Key Responsibilities

The job duties listed are indicative and may vary based on business needs:

• Operate EfW plant systems (including combustion, boiler, and flue gas treatment processes) in line with HSE standards and Environmental Permit conditions.
• Monitor plant performance (e.g. temperatures, pressures, emissions) and respond to deviations to ensure safe and compliant operation.
• Carry out routine inspections, logging, and first-line maintenance to support plant reliability and efficiency.
• Identify and report defects, anomalies, and non-compliances, ensuring timely escalation and accurate documentation.
• Support outages, maintenance activities, and environmental or safety investigations as required.