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Overview
Thalia Waste Management is looking for a Plant Manager to join our leadership team at Allerton Waste Recovery Park, a cutting‑edge site that combines Energy from Waste (EfW), Anaerobic Digestion and Mechanical Treatment to recover value from residual waste. This critical leadership role reports directly to the Site Account Director.
* Location: Allerton Waste Recovery Park, Moor Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 0SD
* Working Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm
The Role
You will lead a large, multidisciplinary operations team, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations across all core technologies. You’ll bring strong technical insight, particularly around heat recovery steam generators, boilers, process safety and equipment lifecycle management, and will be able to inspire, develop and performance‑manage high‑performing teams.
Responsibilities
* Lead all operations across EfW, Mechanical Treatment and Anaerobic Digestion facilities.
* Take P&L ownership and drive site‑wide operational performance.
* Act as Senior Authorised Person (SAP).
* Be the site’s process safety expert, embedding best‑in‑class standards.
* Manage complex assets across construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance stages.
* Represent Thalia to external partners including the client and key contractors.
Qualifications
* Strong track record in leading large operational teams in high‑risk environments.
* In‑depth knowledge of thermal and biological waste treatment processes.
* Process Safety expertise, ideally with SAP authorisation.
* P&L and commercial accountability experience.
* Engineering qualifications and a deep understanding of steam, turbine and boiler operations.
* A calm, ethical and influential leadership style, with the ability to drive continuous improvement.
Benefits
* Entry into Company bonus scheme – up to 10%
* Contributory pension up to 8%
* Private medical cover (single)
* Company car or car allowance (£493 per month)
* 25 days annual leave
* Annual opportunity to buy additional annual leave (up to 5 days)
* Life assurance: 4 x annual salary
* Flexible benefits through Bravo Benefits – tailor your package to suit your individual needs, including health, wellbeing and lifestyle options.
* Free parking
Our Business
At Thalia Waste Management, we create a future to be proud of. We question everything, develop progressive waste into energy solutions and services, and operate the best technology available across our four strategic sites in North Yorkshire, Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire and the Isle of Wight. In a single year we process 300,000 tonnes of waste into energy, equivalent to 600 million solar panels, and recycle around 95,000 tonnes of waste.
Inclusion
We work hard to create an inclusive and diverse place to work. We focus on who you are, your skills and passion, ensuring flexible working and adjustments for everyone. We are an equal‑opportunity employer, valuing diversity and offering reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
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