Operations Improvement Technician

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading innovator in renewable energy production, specialising in biogas plants, to recruit an Operations Improvement Technician for its Portgordon, Dufftow and Invergordon sites in Scotland

The Operations Improvement Technician role comes with a competitive salary, company pension and a 12-month fixed-term contract

If you're an Operations Improvement Technician, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Improvement Technician role

Reporting to the Management team you will:

Support delivery of business improvement activities across Operations sites
Focus on 5S implementation, visual management, and control of parts, materials and stores
Provide hands-on support to improve workplace organisation, efficiency and standardisation
Adapt flexibly to changing operational priorities and production demands
Lead and support implementation of 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain) across production, maintenance and stores
Conduct 5S audits and coaching sessions with site teams to embed best practice
Drive improvements in workplace organisation, standards and cleanliness
Develop and maintain visual management tools including boards, labelling systems and dashboards
Improve controls for parts, materials and consumables to reduce waste and downtime
Support creation of standard work and visual instructions
Assist with continuous improvement, Kaizen and problem-solving activities
Support data collection, analysis and implementation of improvement actions
Optimise stores layout, inventory control and material flow
Improve stock accuracy, traceability and reduce time spent locating materials
Work closely with Maintenance and Production teams to ensure availability of critical spares and consumables
Provide flexible operational support during periods of high demand or change

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Minimum of 3-5 years relevant operational experience (or equivalent)
Full UK Driving Licence

Personal skills

The Operations Improvement Technician role would suit someone who has:

Strong practical mindset with excellent attention to detail
Good communication and influencing skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proactive, flexible, and willing to adapt to changing priorities
Basic problem-solving and improvement mindset
Ability to create simple visual aids and standard work documents

Salary and benefits of the Operations Improvement Technician role

Competitive salary depending on experience
Comprehensive benefits package
Chance to join a leading business in the renewable energy sector

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