Who are we?

Backed by Swire, Argent Energy is a leading European waste-based biodiesel producer with a vision to help decarbonise transport worldwide. We believe in using waste materials only and continuously search for new waste to be turned into higher value products. We invest in people and their development as well as R&D to drive innovation in products, technologies and operational excellence. We have sites in the UK and Amsterdam. 

Main purpose of the role:

The Operations Support Lead assists the Plant Manager and works closely with the Shift Team Leaders in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant to ensure site targets and KPIs are met.

What you will be doing:

1. The focal point for driving the day to day safe, efficient plant production ensuring KPI targets are met.

2. Is the Area Authority for the control of work within plant, ensuring work is carried out safely and adheres to safe systems of work and operating procedures.

3. Liaises with Maintenance Team Leaders and Planners to ensure maintenance activities are prioritised, planned, controlled and communicated to the team leaders.

4. Drives SHEQ compliance by driving high standards for housekeeping, and issues or events raised are recorded on the Argent SHE app and actioned in Ultimo.

5. Take and active role in planning, delivering, a safe and efficient turnaround on time.

6. Delivers on-the-Job training and assessments of Operators to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their jobs safely, effectively and highlights any training requirements.

7. Deputises for Plant Manager as required.

Your key relationships will be:

1. Works closely with Shift Teams ensuring day to day control of work is managed safely and efficiently.

2. Liaises with Maintenance Team Leaders and Planners to ensure maintenance activities are planned and controlled

3. Oversees contractors as the point of contact on plant.