Process operator at Theo Pouw Group

Eemshaven
Featured Technical
Salary €17.45 / Hourly
Categories Machine operators
Sector Production
Employment type Fixed-term
Work schedule Full time
Accepted languages EnglishDutch
Experience required Certification required
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Theo Pouw Group

Theo Pouw Group specializes in processing mineral waste streams into high-quality construction materials. The company provides solutions for soil remediation, recycling, and the sustainable reuse of materials in infrastructure and construction projects. Quality, innovation, and environmental responsibility are central to its operations.

As a process operator at Theo Pouw Groep, you are working on the thermal cleaning plant and serve as the key figure ensuring that this process runs smoothly. You conduct inspection rounds and ensure the efficient supply of materials, making a direct impact through your efforts. Theo Pouw Groep is a leading Dutch recycling and environmental services company, specializing in the processing of mineral waste streams and soil remediation. Through innovative treatment methods, the company converts waste materials into high-quality construction products that are used in infrastructure and building projects across the Netherlands. We will support you every step of the way with a thorough onboarding program, training, and guidance to help you succeed in your role. 

 

 

Your daily tasks 

You will be responsible for operational execution and plant maintenance. You will: 

 

  • Conduct inspection rounds throughout the factory 
  • Assess technical malfunctions and take appropriate action 
  • Carry out cleaning, repair, and maintenance tasks 
  • Ensure correct execution of your assigned part of the process in terms of both quality and quantity 
  • Keep the installation tidy and clean, maintaining a shared responsibility for this 
  • Report unsafe situations and accidents 

 

 

 

Your working schedule 

You will join a structured 5-shift schedule, working two morning, two afternoon, and two night shifts, followed by four days off. Shift times: 

 

  • Morning: 05:45 – 14:15 
  • Afternoon: 13:45 – 22:15 
  • Night: 21:45 – 06:15 

 

 

What you need to bring 

You are a process operator with problem-solving skills and an eye for detail, and you communicate and collaborate effectively with your colleagues. You have: 

 

  • Experience as an operator 
  • A Basic Safety (VCA) certificate or a willingness to obtain one 
  • An interest in process technology, sustainability, or infrastructure projects 
  • A category B driving license to travel to your workplace 
  • Good communication skills in English or Dutch 

 

 

 

Why this job fits you 

You’re a dedicated and detail-oriented technical professional who wants to build a career in sustainable waste processing and infrastructure. This job is perfect if you want to: 

 

  • Gain hands-on experience running a crucial thermal cleaning plant in a major industrial setting 
  • Work in a structured 5-shift schedule that gives you reliable blocks of time off (4 days off) 
  • Develop advanced technical skills in process monitoring, plant maintenance, and heavy equipment operation 
  • Play a vital role in turning mineral waste into valuable construction materials for nationwide infrastructure 

Benefits Theo Pouw Group

Working at Theo Pouw Group means contributing to a more sustainable construction industry. Employees work in a practical and dynamic environment with modern equipment and clear responsibilities. Teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement are important values in everyday work.

OnSite coordinator support
Fully equipped kitchen and canteen
Growth paths to higher positions
Work clothing provided