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Assistant Operations Manager

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 60,000

Full time

18 days ago

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Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Runcorn. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring efficient plant operations and compliance with regulations, while also preparing for future advancement to Operations Manager. A degree in engineering or a similar field is required, along with extensive experience in operations management.

Qualifications

  • Experience in industrial engineering environments (Power, Oil & Gas, etc.).
  • Knowledge of environmental permits and safety practices.
  • Supervisory and management experience.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the safe operation of the plant and team management.
  • Monitor efficiency and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Prepare annual budgets and performance reviews.

Skills

Operations Management
Health & Safety Compliance
Budget Management
Environmental Regulations
Team Leadership

Education

Relevant engineering or technical qualification at degree/HND/HNC level
IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit an Assistant Operations Manager for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Runcorn.

The Assistant Operations Manager role comes with a competitive salary and full benefits package.

If you’re an experienced operations professional and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.



Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for:

* Succession plan to move into Operations Manager position in approximately 18 months.
* Responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the plant
* The day-to-day management of the full operations team
* Ensuring the power station operates and complies within environmental regulations at all times
* Liaising with the Maintenance Manager and other relevant personnel regarding projects, maintenance, outages, costing and programming of plant improvements
* The day-to-day monitoring of plant efficiency and directing the operations staff to optimise the power station accordingly
* Preparing the annual budget for the Operations department for review and work within this budget
* Carry out annual performance reviews with operations staff
* Prepare reports and presentation relating to the plant’s operational activities as required



Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

* A relevant engineering or technical qualification at degree / HND / HNC level
* An IOSH or NEBOSH qualification will be desired



Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

The Assistant Operations Manager role would suit someone who has:

* Extensive operations experience in industrial engineering environments such as Power (EfW, CCGT, CHP, Biomass, Coal, etc), Paper Mills, Oil & Gas, COMAH sites, Utilities, etc
* Knowledge of environmental permits, H&S issues and safe working environments
* Experience liaising with governing bodies such as the EA and HSE
* Experience of managing budgets and in the training and development of staff
* Supervisory / management experience



Salary and benefits of the Assistant Operations Manager role

* A competitive basic salary + comprehensive benefits package.

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.

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