AD Site Manager - Kent

Recruitment Co.; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave plus bank hols

5% employer pension contribution

Holiday purchase scheme

Carry over up to five days’ annualle

Unum life assurance

Medicash Health Cash Plan

Benenden Health

Perkbox

Job summary

RecruitME is recruiting a Site Manager for an established anaerobic digestion plant on the Isle of Sheppey. You’ll lead a team of four operators, taking responsibility for safe operations, plant reliability and process performance.

You’ll be supported by a Regional Operations Manager and their team, giving you access to operational guidance and expertise.

Qualifications

• Practical anaerobic digestion experience essential.
• Identify operational problems, investigate causes and take action.
• Mechanical aptitude and coordination of maintenance activities.
• Strong commitment to safe working and environmental compliance.
• Good organisational and communication skills to lead a small team.
• Ownership mindset and daily involvement in plant activities.
• COTC, IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications desirable rather than essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily anaerobic digestion plant operations and organise work for four operators.
• Monitor process performance, investigate issues and optimise biogas and biomethane production.
• Coordinate planned maintenance, repairs and contractors to minimise downtime.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental standards, including compliance with the site’s Environmental Permit.
• Coach and develop operators, setting clear expectations and identifying training needs.
• Manage site costs, feedstock and consumable stock levels.
• Complete operational records and performance reports.
• Organise the out-of-hours call-out rota and provide cover when required.
• Work with the Regional Operations Manager and their team to improve site performance.

Skills

AD operations

Team leadership

Health & safety

Process optimisation

Maintenance coordination

Environmental compliance

Documentation

Budget management

Job description

Kent - Up to £60,000 per annum

Are you an experienced AD Operator, Senior Operator or Supervisor ready to move into site management?

RecruitME is recruiting a Site Manager for an established anaerobic digestion plant on the Isle of Sheppey.

You’ll lead a team of four operators, taking responsibility for safe operations, plant reliability and process performance. You’ll be supported by a Regional Operations Manager and their team, giving you access to operational guidance and expertise.

This role would suit someone stepping up from an AD operations or supervisory position, or an existing AD Site Manager looking for a practical role with a small team.

Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience.

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata in your first year.

• 5% employer pension contribution, with a salary sacrifice pension option.

• Holiday purchase scheme after two full years of service.

• Carry over up to five days’ annual leave, to be taken in the first quarter of the following year.

• Unum life assurance.

• Medicash Health Cash Plan membership.

• Benenden Health membership.

• Perkbox membership.

Your responsibilities

• Manage daily anaerobic digestion plant operations and organise work for four operators.

• Monitor process performance, investigate issues and optimise biogas and biomethane production.

• Coordinate planned maintenance, repairs and contractors to minimise downtime.

• Maintain health, safety and environmental standards, including compliance with the site’s Environmental Permit.

• Coach and develop operators, setting clear expectations and identifying training needs.

• Manage site costs, feedstock and consumable stock levels.

• Complete operational records and performance reports.

• Organise the out-of-hours call-out rota and provide cover when required.

• Work with the Regional Operations Manager and their team to improve site performance.

About you

• Practical anaerobic digestion experience is essential, including a sound understanding of AD processes and plant operations.

• Able to identify operational problems, investigate causes and take effective action.

• Mechanical aptitude and confidence coordinating maintenance activities.

• Strong commitment to safe working and environmental compliance.

• Good organisational and communication skills, with the confidence to lead a small team.

• Willing to take ownership and remain involved in daily plant activities.

Previous team leadership or supervisory experience would be useful, but you do not need previous experience as a Site Manager. COTC, IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications are desirable rather than essential.

About the site

The plant processes approximately 53,500 tonnes of energy crops and locally sourced plant waste each year, producing biomethane for the gas grid and electricity through a combined heat and power (CHP) engine.

Crops come from the adjacent farm, with plant waste supplied by local fruit growers. Digestate is returned to surrounding farmland as fertiliser.