Location
Rotherham

Hours
4 on 4 off rolling rota: 2 day shifts (06:30–18:30), 2 night shifts (18:30–06:30), followed by 4 days off

Salary
£37,455.60 per annum

About the Role
The Control Room Operative (SCADA) is responsible for operating the MBT Plant, controlling the flow and processing of waste by utilising remote control overhead gantry cranes and refining equipment. You will ensure health & safety and environmental compliance while contributing to continuous improvement in productivity, plant availability, and the quality of sub-products produced. Key responsibilities include operating and monitoring all MBT control systems, optimising crane movements and refinement throughput, diagnosing operating problems and taking corrective action, coordinating with the Engineering team to prioritise critical incidents, carrying out site fly treatments and reviewing fly monitoring data, managing stock control and accurate reporting of contract and non-contract waste, maintaining detailed records of plant operations, logging crane data and downtime for weekly analysis, monitoring and responding to fires, alarms and faults on the site fire system, working towards daily, weekly and monthly KPIs, adhering to health & safety and environmental legislation and company policies, implementing compliance with all company procedures, performing light maintenance and housekeeping tasks, and becoming a site senior approved person (SAP) responsible for site isolations, permits, and contractor control.

Experience
- Experience of SCADA systems or a similar role in a process plant environment
- Proven track record of working to clearly defined KPIs
- Demonstrated ability to deliver continuous improvement within an operational environment
- Experience in development and implementation of data capture and recording systems
- Good understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance
- Knowledge of MRF operations

About you
Detail-oriented and proactive with strong problem-solving skills. Able to work effectively within a team and communicate clearly with engineering and operational colleagues. Committed to maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or training in process control, SCADA operation, or environmental compliance would be advantageous but are not explicitly required.