CS 32980
Plant Manager | West Midlands | Full-Time
Wednesbury
£60,000 - £65,000 + Package
Take Full Control of a Regulated Treatment Plant - and Be Rewarded for Doing It Right
If you're currently running - or heavily involved in - wastewater, sewage, or regulated treatment operations, this role is built for someone like you.
This is not a "keep the lights on" position.
This is a lead-from-the-front Plant Manager role where safety, compliance, uptime, and cost control sit squarely with you - and where strong operational leadership is recognised.
Package On Offer:
Car allowance of £400 per month (total £4,800 per year)
Performance bonus up to 20% (KPI based) (up to c. £12,000 - £13,000)
Pension: 7% employee 7% employer
Private Medical Insurance
Death in Service Cover 2x salary
25 days holiday (rising to 27 after 5 years) + bank holidays
Employee Assistance ProgrammeWhy This Role Will Catch Your Attention
You already know the realities of regulated treatment environments:
Permits, inspections, and audits never stop
Safety failures are not an option
Asset reliability and compliance must coexist
Teams perform best when leadership is visible and decisiveThis role gives you ownership, authority, and clear KPIs - so you can run the plant properly, not just react to problems.
What You'll Own
Safety, Health & Environmental Performance
Set and enforce site standards across health, safety, and environment
Drive incident reduction and behavioural safety improvements
Lead investigations, corrective actions, and disciplinary processes
Deliver zero permit breaches, zero discharges, and zero reportable emissionsOperational & Maintenance Performance
Plan and optimise treatment operations to meet service and compliance targets
Coordinate closely with maintenance and project functions to maximise uptime
Remove non-value-adding activity that increases risk or cost
Ensure the plant consistently meets operational KPIsCost Control & Financial Accountability
Control treatment, disposal, labour, and maintenance costs
Deliver against budget and monthly P&L targets
Identify efficiency improvements without compromising safety or complianceLeadership & Continuous Improvement
Lead, develop, and performance-manage a multi-skilled site team
Set clear goals, improve engagement, and build accountability
Create a proactive, improvement-focused site cultureThis Role Is For You If You…
Have experience managing operations or maintenance in regulated treatment environments
Are comfortable owning safety, compliance, and performance outcomes
Know how to lead teams in safety-critical, high-risk operations
Want a role where your decisions genuinely shape how the plant runsWhat You'll Need
IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) - essential
COTC Level 4 (hazardous waste treatment/transfer) - highly desirable
Strong knowledge of permits, licences, and risk assessments
Working knowledge of ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001)
Confidence leading audits, investigations, and performance management
Strong organisational and leadership skillsA degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline is advantageous but not essential.
What You'll Get in Return
Competitive salary and benefits package
Long-term career development with structured training and coaching
Pension scheme and life cover
Retail, leisure, and travel discounts
A leadership role in a stable, essential treatment industryThe Bottom Line
If you're an operations or maintenance leader who wants real ownership, clear accountability, and the opportunity to run a regulated treatment plant to the highest standards, this role deserves your attention.
Ready to Step Up?
Apply now to take control of a treatment operation where strong leadership makes the difference.
All applications are handled in strict confidence.
To apply for this position please send your CV to or call (phone number removed) ext 202 for more information.
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