Job Description
Astute's Renewables Team is partnering exclusively with a key business and influential player in the UK Anaerobic Digestion market. The company is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to join them. You will be joining a plant at the latter stages of a significant upgrade and expansion.
This Site Plant Manager role offers an excellent package, which can be discussed upon application. If you want to work for a key player in the UK biogas sector and be part of this best-in-class team, please submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role
* Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will:
* Have full accountability for the site; its compliance, profitability, and managing all operational aspects daily.
* Manage the site effectively to promote a positive, health and safety-focused culture.
* Liaise with relevant governing bodies and handle escalations.
* Communicate tasks, responsibilities, and performance expectations, including conducting annual reviews, identifying training needs, and chairing team briefs.
* Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including customers and local government.
* Manage the Environmental Permit, Odour Management Plan, and site certifications.
* Monitor digestate levels and ensure PAS 110 compliance.
* Attend safety management meetings as needed.
* Be commercially aware, managing incoming feedstock for optimal gas yield and returns.
* Perform other duties as required.
Professional qualifications
* WAMITAB qualification or willingness to work towards it.
* A relevant engineering degree is desired.
* NEBOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Personal skills
* Experience in anaerobic digestion or similar heavy processing plants.
* Strong leadership skills to coach, develop, and motivate teams.
* Problem-solving and team-building abilities.
* Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
* Experience in budget management and cost control.
* Confident communicator for team meetings and operational updates.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and plant control systems.
Salary and benefits
* Competitive salary DOE.
* Private healthcare, death in service, and additional benefits.
* Opportunity to join a growing renewable energy sector business.
Astute People acts as an employment agency for this vacancy.
We do not discriminate based on various protected characteristics and comply with UK legislation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you do not hear back within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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