Assistant AD Manager

Opportunity for an Assistant AD Manager at Brinklow Biogas Ltd

We operate an established anaerobic digester facility, CO2 capture and large-scale arable farm near Rugby.  We seek an assistant manager to join our continuously growing team; the successful candidate will work directly alongside, and report to, our experienced AD manager who will offer insight, experience and on job training into the biogas industry.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Directly oversee and manage the safe and efficient operation of the AD plant
• Conduct daily plant inspections, operational adjustments, maintaining accurate records of plant data where required
• Testing of substrates on site
• Monitoring of the plant via SCADA computer system
• Responding to plant alarms
• On call duties on a rota basis, responding to breakdown / maintenance requirements and assisting maintenance teams as needed.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and report any incidents to the Manager.
• Lead by example in promoting teamwork, assisting colleagues, and fostering positive relations with other members of staff 
• Optimise plant operations, including maximizing biogas yields, CO2 and electricity production

Candidates will require the following:

• Hold a valid UK driving licence 
• A basic knowledge/understanding of health & safety
• Detail-oriented, excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Be self-motivated, with the ability to work both unsupervised and as part of a team
• A strong ‘agricultural’ work ethic 
• Experience in operating front-end loaders/shovels is beneficial, though onsite certification will be provided if required.
• Farming experience is preferred 

Wages are negotiable dependant upon experience, and accommodation may be available, for the right candidate.