Deputy Operations Manager

FCC Environment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,718 - 68,577; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

On-the-job training

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

FCC Environment in Gloucester is seeking a Deputy Operations Manager to support the safe operation of its facility. You will oversee operational activities, coordinate maintenance, and drive improvements in the Operations Department.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power generation and a strong understanding of health and safety standards. This full-time role includes benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Extensive operational experience in the power generation sector.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the facility.
• Coordinate outage works and plant modifications.
• Lead health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Operational experience in power generation

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Team leadership and development

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and decision-making skills

Education

Relevant technical qualifications or competency training

Job description

Overview

Deputy Operations Manager at FCC Environment. Salary – £45,718 - £68,577 (plus benefits). You will support the safe and efficient operation of the facility, overseeing operational activities and driving continuous improvement across the Operations Department. You will coordinate plant modifications and outage works, and ensure staff are trained and competent to required standards. This is a full-time role, five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the facility
• Coordinating outage works, plant modifications and operational maintenance activities
• Working closely with maintenance teams to plan and deliver operational requirements
• Acting as Senior Authorised Person (SAP) when required, ensuring safe systems of work are followed
• Leading on health, safety, environmental and quality standards across operations
• Conducting risk assessments, audits, inspections and incident investigations
• Supporting contractor management, inductions and training delivery
• Driving continuous improvement and ensuring high standards of housekeeping and compliance
• Supporting the Operations Manager and acting as the senior operational lead in their absence
• Mentoring and developing the operations team, ensuring competency and training requirements are met

What we are looking for

• Extensive operational experience in the power generation sector (e.g. Energy from Waste, CCGT, Biomass or similar)
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work
• Experience managing plant operations, outages and maintenance activities
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop teams in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organisation
• Strong organisational, analytical and decision-making skills
• Flexible, proactive and results-driven approach to work
• Relevant technical qualifications or competency training (or working towards)

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
• On-the-job training and progression
• Refer a friend
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, and many more (where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

About us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

Operating over 200 facilities across the UK and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.