Energy Centre Manager

Kronospan; Chirk; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-based pension

Training & development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Kronospan is seeking an experienced Energy Centre Manager to lead the safe, efficient operation of the site energy centre in the UK. You will oversee daily operations, manage a maintenance team and contractors, and drive energy efficiency, resilience, and decarbonisation initiatives.

A strong background in biomass systems and regulatory compliance is essential. You will work with engineering colleagues to optimise performance, monitor KPIs and budgets, and maintain robust records and reporting

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or equivalent technical certification.
• Proven experience managing a biomass energy production facility or power plant.
• Strong knowledge of biomass boilers, CHP and energy generation.
• Excellent understanding of health & safety and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing contractors.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation and maintenance of the energy centre, ensuring uninterrupted heat and energy supply to site production processes.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental and statutory regulations.
• Lead, develop and motivate on-site operational and maintenance teams, working closely with the engineering team.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance activity, including contractor management.
• Monitor plant performance, KPIs and energy efficiency, identifying opportunities for optimisation.
• Manage operational budgets, forecasting and cost control.
• Act as the main technical point of contact for stakeholders, clients and regulatory bodies.
• Support continuous improvement, innovation and decarbonisation initiatives.
• Maintain accurate operational records, reports and compliance documentation.

Skills

Biomass energy

CHP systems

Team leadership

Contractor management

Health & safety

Problem solving

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Company Description

Kronospan is the world's leading manufacturer of wood-based panel products. Since 1897 we have invested in innovation to deliver on our promise of ‘Wood Perfected’, and today we employ around 15,000 people across more than 40 manufacturing sites worldwide. Our panels, decorative surfaces and engineered wood products are used every day in furniture, flooring, interiors and construction projects around the world.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Energy Centre Manager to oversee the safe, efficient and reliable operation of our energy centre — a role that is critical to ensuring continuous energy supply while driving performance, compliance and continuous improvement across all plant and systems. You will lead day‑to‑day operations, manage a team of operators, oversee maintenance activity, and play a key role in optimising energy efficiency, resilience and sustainability.

Job Description

• Manage the daily operation and maintenance of the energy centre, ensuring uninterrupted heat and energy supply to site production processes


• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental and statutory regulations


• Lead, develop and motivate on‑site operational and maintenance teams, working closely with the engineering team


• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance activity, including contractor management


• Monitor plant performance, KPIs and energy efficiency, identifying opportunities for optimisation


• Manage operational budgets, forecasting and cost control


• Act as the main technical point of contact for stakeholders, clients and regulatory bodies


• Support continuous improvement, innovation and decarbonisation initiatives


• Maintain accurate operational records, reports and compliance documentation

Qualifications

Essential

• Engineering qualification or equivalent technical certification


• Proven experience managing a biomass energy production facility or power plant


• Strong knowledge of biomass boilers, CHP and energy generation


• Excellent understanding of health & safety and regulatory compliance


• Experience leading technical teams and managing contractors


• Strong problem‑solving, organisational and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience with low‑carbon technologies or energy transition projects


• Knowledge of energy management systems and performance monitoring


• IOSH / NEBOSH or similar health & safety qualification

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package including work‑based pension


• Continued training, professional development and opportunities for career progression


• The opportunity to work with, and learn from, industry‑leading people committed to technical excellence

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