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Heavy plant and machinery operative

Join Esken Renewables in Widnes as a Heavy Plant and Machinery Operative. Operate machinery safely to process biomass fuel powering UK energy recovery. Enjoy long-term job security, health benefits, and career growth in a sustainable industry.

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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

Shift Pattern

84 hours per fortnight - Days & Nights (60 hours one week, 24 hours the next)

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.*

Pay & benefits

Health insurance Retirement plan Paid time off

Typical pay for similar roles

Estimate
£42,525–69,300 annually
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About this role

Posted
24 Sep 2026
Updated
24 Sep 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
On-site
Sectors
Working hours
UTC+01:00

About Esken Renewables

Company Overview

Name

Seras Limited, formerly Esken Renewables, owned by Pioneer Point Partners

Headquarters

Widnes, United Kingdom

Founded

2009

Size

Approximately 300 employees nationally and privately owned (source: seras.co.uk)

What They Do

Seras is a UK-based biomass fuel and waste-wood logistics specialist that converts commercial waste wood into sustainable biomass fuel for power generation (source: seras.co.uk). The company operates a vertically integrated supply chain encompassing collection, processing, storage, and delivery of biomass fuel to power plants across the UK (source: seras.co.uk). Supplying approximately 1.7 million tonnes of UK-sourced biomass annually, Seras serves six of the largest biomass power stations under long-term contracts, positioning itself as the UK’s largest biomass fuel supplier (source: seras.co.uk). Its operations include commercial waste wood management and skip services primarily in the North West and Yorkshire regions (source: seras.co.uk). The company’s biomass fuel supply is equivalent to powering around 650,000 homes annually, emphasizing its role in circular economy practices by diverting waste wood from landfill (source: seras.co.uk).

Projects & Track Record

Seras’ track record is built on long-term exclusive fuel supply contracts with six of the UK’s largest biomass power plants, many extending until the mid-2030s, demonstrating a stable and strategic market position (source: seras.co.uk). The company operates five waste-wood storage and processing facilities across the UK, supporting its national footprint and operational capacity (source: seras.co.uk). A key regulatory milestone includes the Environmental Permit issued in July 2023 for the Foundry Lane Biomass Processing Plant in Widnes, underscoring compliance and operational legitimacy (source: gov.uk). Under Pioneer Point Partners’ ownership, Seras invested over £13 million in its first year and more than £26 million by its second year to upgrade biomass fuel production, processing equipment, storage facilities, skip services, and its specialist vehicle fleet, reflecting significant capital commitment to growth and modernization (source: seras.co.uk and seras.co.uk).

Recent Developments

The company underwent a significant rebranding from Esken Renewables to Seras in October 2024 following its acquisition by Pioneer Point Partners in December 2023, marking a new chapter in its corporate identity and strategic direction (source: seras.co.uk). In December 2024, Seras announced an investment of over £13 million in its first year under new ownership, followed by a further investment exceeding £13 million in its second year, totaling more than £26 million to enhance its operational capabilities (source: seras.co.uk and seras.co.uk). Additionally, the company updated its sustainability initiatives in 2025, including progress toward ISO 45001 certification at its Tilbury site, highlighting its commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards (source: seras.co.uk).

Working There

Seras employs approximately 300 people across operations, logistics, processing, commercial waste-wood services, transport, and fuel supply, supported by a fleet of over 100 specialist vehicles and multiple regional bases including Widnes, Penrith, Rotherham, Pollington, Middlesbrough, Tilbury, Newport, and Swansea (source: seras.co.uk). The company’s workforce includes roles in plant operations, fleet management, waste-wood collection and processing, compliance, health, safety and environmental quality (HSEQ), and business support functions, reflecting a diverse and integrated operational model (source: linkedin.com). Under Pioneer Point Partners’ ownership, Seras emphasizes employee development and adherence to rigorous HSEQ standards, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement (source: seras.co.uk).

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