Production Operator

Location: Doncaster

Timescales: Immediate

About GeoPura:
GeoPura is revolutionising the way we generate power. As the world moves away from fossil fuels, we provide clean, hydrogen-powered energy solutions that supplement the grid and replace polluting diesel generators to support the transition to net zero. From construction and critical infrastructure to film & TV, live events, and EV charging, our Hydrogen Power Units (HPUs) deliver reliable, zero-emission electricity where it’s needed most.

Already one of the UK’s largest producers of green hydrogen, we’re growing fast. Ranked 6th in The Sunday Times 100 Tech, a list of Britain’s fastest-growing private technology companies, we’ve raised over £114 million in investment from global leaders including Siemens Energy Ventures, National Wealth Fund, Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital, GM Ventures, and SWEN Capital Partners. With strong financial backing and a clear path to scale, we are building a team that will shape the future of energy.

Our technology is already trusted by major organisations such as Balfour Beatty, HS2, National Grid, and the BBC, and we’re just getting started. As we expand across the UK and internationally, in collaboration with Siemens Energy, this is an exciting time to join a company at the forefront of the hydrogen revolution, making a real impact on air quality, carbon reduction, and the future of clean energy.

If you’re passionate about sustainability and want to be part of a dynamic, mission-driven team, read on to find out more about the role.

Key Skills:

  • Prior experience in assembling and wiring electrical control panels
  • Ability to use various hand and power tools
  • Experience reading single line electrical drawings
  • Understanding of electrical safety procedures and protocols
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members and report on project process
  • Aptitude for diagnosing electrical issues, implementing effective solutions and adapting to changing project requirements
  • NVQ Level 3 (Level 4 desirable) in an electrical discipline
  • Demonstrable practical experience
  • You will be an excellent team player and will thrive in a great, fast-paced engineering environment, helping to make designs a reality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to the Operations Manager you will perform the day-to-day operation of hydrogen production plants.
  • Follow SoPs to connect and disconnect hydrogen storage vessels from the process plant.
  • Work closely with the design team and senior operators and learn how the plant works and operates, providing cover and support when required.
  • To carry out work instructions as issued by the OEMs and plant designers.
  • To perform loading and unloading of Hydrogen cylinder packs from delivery vehicles.
  • To confidently and correctly operate equipment according to current SOP’s.
  • To perform inspection and leak tests of hydrogen storage assets.
  • To maintain a clean and tidy plant.
  • To be responsible for maintaining plant consumable stock levels.
  • Transferring gas cylinders in a safe manner on and around the site as required following current SOP’s
  • Effectively communicate and problems or concerns to line manager and participate in resolving any issues and seek solutions.
  • To maintain responsibility for his/her own safety and the safety of others around. To also raise concern if any unsafe working is encountered, stop any unsafe operations and report the action taken to their line manager or senior member.
  • Keep site records and produce reports on production status.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • OEM training on state-of-the-art hydrogen production and compression technologies.
  • Production Operators will be based initially at our 1MW Croft Farm site near Doncaster for training and familiarisation. Upon completion of training, the role will be based permanently at our 8MW site at High Marham near Newark.
  • Shift pattern consisting of days on a 4 on, 4 off rotation.
  • Workwear and PPE are provided.
  • Essential tools and equipment are provided, and an option is available to purchase an employee-owned advanced tool kit at a discounted price.
  • This is a fast-growing business, and the role has the opportunity to develop into a more senior position.

Requisite Skills:

  • Experience of projects incorporating pressurised flammable gas, electrical and control systems and civil engineering/groundworks
  • Previous experience in a Production Operator role
  • Ability to learn about new technologies and adapt with development
  • A good knowledge of Health and Safety regulations in a working plant environment
  • Experience of driving a counter balance FLT, up to date licence preferred
  • Self-motivated and passionate, with excellent communication skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to hold accountability for yourself and the team
  • Confident at reporting and analysing information
  • Energetic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated with the ability to work with limited guidance or supervision
  • Ability to self-prioritise and work autonomously, accurately, and speedily when required
  • Flexible approach to working within a dynamic team
  • Full driving licence.

Desirable

  • Understanding of construction site project management
  • Proficient with Microsoft office packages, including Word and Excel
  • Experience of working in a chemical plant environment

Benefits

  • A competitive salary
  • Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Up to 8% matched pension contribution
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (holiday entitlement also raises 1 day per year of service, capped at 30 days)
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Enhanced family leave pay
  • A career within a rapidly growing company
  • Private healthcare and dental cover
  • Death in Service Benefit at 4x base salary
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health Advantage
  • Bike2Work Scheme
  • Exposure to exciting projects within film, TV and other sectors working to decarbonise their operations

To apply, please contact recruitment@geopura.com with your CV.

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