Apprentice Biogas Plant Operator
MERRIVALE ENERGY LIMITED
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG13 0JE
Closes in 19 days (Friday 27 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 January 2024
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Summary
To undertake the key operations at a farm-based biogas plant, feeding the plant and taking daily records and checks. Maintaining machinery at the plant and other operational tasks on the linked arable farm. Collecting manure feedstocks from neighbouring farms. Drying the digestate fibre and loading, distributing. Learn about renewable energy.
- Annual wage
- £9,984 a year
- Training course
- Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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At least 30 hours per week.
Minimum of 2 weeks/ month to be worked. Days and shifts to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 14 October
- Duration
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3 Years
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- To load the plant with the required feedstocks of the ration using a large loading shovel.
- To check the operating process, recording output and other data points and, as and where necessary, adjusting the input feed, controls of the plant, its mixing system and CHP engine to maintain performance and optimize the plant’s output.
- Support drier operations at the plant by loading and unloading digestate fibre or other products via the drier and periodic out-loading to bulk lorries and other packaging units for the end users.
- Out-loading of grain lorries on the linked arable farm and other field operations during harvest and cultivation periods as required.
- Repair technologically advanced machinery and equipment which typically may include; power units, power trains, plant, machinery, equipment and their components.
- Carry out a risk assessment, identify risks and implement a plan to reduce hazard.
Where you’ll work
MERRIVALE FARM
PLUNGAR
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
NG13 0JE
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE SMB GROUP
Your training course
Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- On-the-job training
- Off-the-job training
- Level 3 Land-based Service Engineer
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Observant
- Diligent
Other requirements
No public transport so own car would be preferable. Maybe long hours eg at harvest time
About this company
Merrivale Energy is a farm-based renewable energy generator, producing low carbon electricity and heat from a biogas plant. Anaerobic digestion (also known as “AD”) sits at the heart of the circular economy, treating food waste, sewage, and agricultural wastes, including manures and slurries, to create valuable products
After this apprenticeship
- Full time position available when apprenticeship is finished
- Growing business and other opportunities may be available for the right individual
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE SMB GROUP
Apprenticeships Department
apprenticeships@smbgroup.ac.uk
01530519001
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000225955.
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Closes in 19 days (Friday 27 September at 11:59pm)
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