19 Production / Manufacturing jobs in Abingdon-on-thames, Oxfordshire

We have an opportunity in Ardley for an Auxiliary Plant Operative to join our team working 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a shift pattern, to include nights. The salary for this role will be £36,030 per year, plus shift allowanc and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits. The closing date for applications is 15th July 2025. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications. The Auxiliary Plant Operator (APO) will work on a shift rotation to competently carry out operational activities within the boiler house and turbine hall and ensure that they are carried out in a safe, professional, economical and timely manner in accordance with company policies and procedures. Under the direction of the Shift Team Leader, you will efficiently operate the day to day running of the plant, with a focus on maximising plant availability. You will also assist the Shift Team with the operation of plant whilst maintaining all company standards and ensuring legal compliance. What are we looking for?

• An understanding of process/factory machinery.
  
  Ability to use sensory skills to monitor the running of machinery.
• Previous experience working within a process, production, or manufacturing environment.
• A proven track record of high performance in a similar industry.
• Full UK driving licence.
  
  Our Vision is to be the UK's leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.
Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow? Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this. Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste Viridor is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources., We are a Great Place to Work There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio. What we can offer you We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. Viridor