Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for an Operations Manager to join their Biomass Power Station in County Durham. The vital Operations Manager role comes with a competitive starting salary full benefits package including a car allowance and bonus. If you’re an Operations Manager, or an experienced Shift Team Leader, and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Manager role Reporting to the Plant Manager you will be responsible: � Overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the plant � The day to day management of 20 operations staff including shift teams and operations day staff � Ensuring the facility operates and complies within environmental regulations at all times � Liaising with the Maintenance Manager and other relevant personnel regarding projects maintenance, outages, and programming of plant improvements � Overseeing 3rd party contractors � Preparing the annual budget for the operations department for review and work within this budget � Liaising with company directors and managers as well as external stakeholders � Deputising for the Plant Manager when required Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: � Ideally qualified with a degree in a relevant engineering field � Apprentice trained in an Engineering discipline � Relevant qualification in Health & Safety such as an IOSH / NEBOSH * At least five years operational / engineering management experience on a large process plant, ideally Power Generation - Candidates from other sources of Power, Utilities, Refineries, Petrochemical, COMAH etc will also be considered * At least five years in a senior position with supervisory experience as well as budget / commercial experience (forecasting, P/L, contract management). Personal Skills The Operations Manager role would suit someone who is: � Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, set clear direction, and deliver results � Excellent negotiating and influencing skills, able to build relationships and achieve positive outcomes with stakeholders � Strong commercial acumen, with a clear understanding of business drivers and the ability to make sound, profit-focused decisions Salary and benefits of the Operations Manager role * Competitive starting salary, please get in touch to find out more * Benefits Package incl. car allowance and bonus * Training opportunities both internally and externally (LI-RW1) INDPOW Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.