Heavy Plant and Machinery Operative - #187804

Seras UK


Date: 4 weeks ago
City: Widnes
Contract type: Full time

Application Deadline: 23 June 2026

Department: Site Operations

Location: Widnes

Description


Join the UK’s Leading Renewable Energy Supplier!


Are you a skilled machine operative ready to make a real impact in the renewable energy sector? At Seras, we’re proud to be the UK’s number one supplier of biomass fuel — and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to help us continue driving sustainable change.

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in processing waste wood, contributing directly to our mission of powering Energy Recovery Facilities across the country. With long-term contracts in place, we supply nearly 2 million tonnes of biomass fuel annually, generating renewable electricity equivalent to the domestic needs of 2% of the UK population.


What We Offer:
  • A key role in a fast-growing, future-focused industry
  • Long-term job security with established contracts
  • The chance to be part of a team making a real environmental difference


Key Responsibilities

  • Promote and maintain a safe working environment by promptly reporting all accidents and near misses in accordance with health and safety procedures.
  • Adhere to company policies, procedures, and protocols relating to environmental sustainability and product quality standards.
  • Collaborate with team members to achieve daily production Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Safely and efficiently operate driving machinery following completion of relevant training and formal authorization.
  • Ensure compliance with site traffic management processes to support safe and effective site operations.
  • Provide training and support to colleagues, demonstrating competence and knowledge in relevant operational areas.
  • Maintain product quality standards to meet customer specifications and expectations.
  • Conduct daily machinery inspections to ensure operational readiness and safety.
  • Load vehicles accurately and safely, following established procedures.


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Desirable
  • Computer literate
  • First aid trained
  • CITB
  • Loading shovel certificate

Why work for us?

We have a wide variety of additional benefits including but not exclusively:
  • Health Cash Plan for medical expenses
  • Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
  • High Street discounts & Referral Scheme
  • Driver Representatives & Employee forum
  • Career progression & personal development opportunities
  • Free eye tests
  • Employee Referral Scheme up to £150
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Seras reserves the right to withdraw this advert following sufficient applications.

No Agencies please.

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