AD Site Manager - Lead & Develop Biomethane Plant

Recruitme (Grantham) Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

5% employer pension contribution with/

Unum Life Assurance

Medicash Health Cash Plan

Benenden Health membership

Perkbox employee benefits

Holiday purchase option

Job summary

RecruitME on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, seeks an experienced AD Site Manager to lead an established anaerobic digestion and biomethane facility. You will guide the current team, maintain safe operation, and drive reliable performance at the site.

The role requires hands-on AD expertise, leadership capability, and a commitment to safe, efficient plant operation; the position is site-based on the Isle of Sheppey.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in an anaerobic digestion plant is essential.
• Sound understanding of AD processes and plant equipment.
• Experience supervising operational teams or leading people.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and develop colleagues.
• Proactive approach to health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Ability to organise workloads and coordinate maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of daily site operations with clear leadership and direction.
• Lead, motivate and develop the operational team to create a positive, accountable environment.
• Organise daily activities, allocate responsibilities and maintain high operational standards.
• Oversee anaerobic digestion processes, identifying and resolving production issues.
• Coach operators with regular feedback and performance development.
• Coordinate planned maintenance, reactive repairs and specialist contractors to minimise downtime.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Ensure the site operates within its environmental permit and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor plant performance and operating costs to identify improvements.
• Work closely with the Area Manager and wider support teams.
• Manage the out-of-hours call-out rota and provide cover when required.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Health & safety

AD processes

Troubleshooting

Job description

RecruitME on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, seeks an experienced AD Site Manager to lead an established anaerobic digestion and biomethane facility. You will guide the current team, maintain safe operation, and drive reliable performance at the site.

The role requires hands-on AD expertise, leadership capability, and a commitment to safe, efficient plant operation; the position is site-based on the Isle of Sheppey.