Job description Plant Manager – Energy from Waste Location: Avonmouth, Bristol Salary: Up to £95,000 per annum Benefits: Annual bonus scheme, £8,250 car allowance, travel/relocation support, and a comprehensive benefits package Are you an experienced Plant Manager looking for your next strategic leadership role? Do you thrive in fast-paced industrial environments where safety, performance, and reliability are critical? Would you like to be part of a reputable and innovative company in the Energy from Waste (EfW) sector? This is a unique opportunity to join a market-leading organisation as a Plant Manager, where you will take full ownership of site performance, lead a multidisciplinary team, and help deliver high levels of efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance. The Opportunity As Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a state-of-the-art Energy from Waste facility in the Avonmouth area. This high-impact leadership position will give you the autonomy to shape performance outcomes and build on a strong safety-first culture. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic and operational leadership to the site team Champion a strong health, safety, and environmental culture, ensuring full compliance with all legislative and internal policies Manage the site's Profit & Loss, including budget planning, forecasting, and cost control Maximise plant reliability, efficiency, and availability through structured asset management Drive continuous improvement across operations, maintenance, and compliance Ensure delivery of key performance targets, both operational and financial Develop and mentor high-performing teams, fostering collaboration across departments Requirements: Proven senior leadership experience in a complex, technical industrial environment Strong knowledge of power generation, EfW, biomass, waste, or petrochemical operations Ability to manage large teams and influence across multiple stakeholders Sound understanding of site-level budgeting, reporting, and cost optimisation A solid technical understanding of plant maintenance, engineering systems, and safety standards A strong focus on performance, people development, and operational excellence What’s in it for you? Base salary up to £95,000 per annum Annual bonus scheme (combination of company and personal performance) Car allowance of £8,250 Relocation or travel support package available Pension scheme Private medical and life insurance 25 days holiday bank holidays A rare opportunity to take full site ownership and lead a committed and highly skilled workforce Long-term career development in a growing and future-facing industry If you are a strategic, people-focused leader with a background in energy, industrial, or process environments and are ready to lead a high-performing facility, we want to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential conversation