• Manage the daily operation and maintenance of the energy centre, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery to provide heat and energy to the production processes on site
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and statutory regulations
• Lead, develop, and motivate on-site operational and maintenance teams alongside the engineering team
• Support in planned and reactive maintenance activities, including contractor management
• Monitor plant performance, KPIs, and energy efficiency, identifying opportunities for optimisation
• Manage operational budgets, forecasting, and cost control
• Act as the main technical point of contact for stakeholders, clients, and regulatory bodies
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, innovation, and decarbonisation strategies
• Maintain accurate operational records, reports, and compliance documentation
Requirements
The right candidate will be a proactive leader with strong technical knowledge and a hands-on approach to operational excellence.
You must have:
• Proven experience managing a biomass energy production facility or power plant
• Strong knowledge of biomass boilers, CHP and energy generation
• Excellent understanding of health & safety and regulatory compliance
• Experience leading technical teams and managing contractors
• Strong problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills
Desirable:
• Engineering qualification or equivalent technical certification
• Experience with low-carbon technologies or energy transition projects
• Knowledge of energy management systems and performance monitoring
• IOSH / NEBOSH or similar H&S qualification
What we offer
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of energy and sustainability
• Further development opportunities within a ever developing, forward thinking organisation
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