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Anaerobic Digestion Operative

Job details
Posting date: 20 August 2025
Salary: £30,000 to £50,000 per year
Additional salary information: Overtime + Progression
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 September 2025
Location: Northampton, Midlands, Northampton
Company: Agricultural Recruitment Specialists
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 57633780

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Summary

Anaerobic Digestion Operative
AD Operative - Northampton - £37,500 DOE OTE £50,000 + Overtime + Progression

The Job:
We are seeking an AD Operative to join our team based in Northampton. This is a hands on role working within our anaerobic digestion plant, supporting daily operations and ensuring the safe and efficient running of machinery. You will be part of a hardworking team with opportunities for career progression and development.

The Company:
This forward thinking renewable energy company specialises in anaerobic digestion, converting agricultural and organic waste into clean biomethane, green CO₂ and sustainable fertiliser to support both energy security and farming. With a strong focus on environmental stewardship, it enhances biodiversity around its sites and actively invests in local communities through funding and engagement.
By working closely with landowners on long term partnerships, the business is helping to drive the UK’s transition to net zero while offering employees the opportunity to be part of a growing, innovative sector with real world impact.

The Candidate:

- Basic farm knowledge
- Experience operating machinery, ideally a telehandler
- A strong work ethic and reliability
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn

The Package:

- Basic salary: £37,000
- Overtime available, with potential OTE £50,000
- 50-hour working week
- 1 in 3 weekends on a rota basis
- On-call rota in place
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Supportive and friendly team

Please email your CV to Claire Morgan Global Recruitment Managing Director, Claire@agriRS.co.uk.

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