Energy Centre Manager

Kronospan; Chirk; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Challenging work

Training & career development

Learn from industry leaders

Job summary

Kronospan is seeking an experienced Energy Centre Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the energy centre on site in the United Kingdom. You will lead day-to-day operations, manage operators and maintenance activities, and drive energy efficiency, resilience and sustainability across plant systems.

You will ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory standards while coordinating engineering efforts and contractor activities.

Qualifications

• 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 service delivery to provide heat and energy to the production processes on site.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and statutory regulations.
• Lead, develop, and motivate on-site operational and maintenance teams alongside the engineering team.
• Support in planned and reactive maintenance activities, 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 initiatives, innovation, and decarbonisation strategies.
• Maintain accurate operational records, reports, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Biomass plant ops

Team leadership

Contractor management

Energy efficiency

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent

Tools

Energy monitoring systems

Data logging software

Job description

Company Description

We are the global leader in the production and distribution of wood products used in everything from furniture and flooring to timber-framed houses, building facades and construction. In doing so, we help to build a better world. Kronospan is focused on achieving operational excellence with relentless attention to safety and sustainability.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Energy Centre Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our energy centre. This role is critical in ensuring continuous energy supply while driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across all plant and systems.

You will lead the day to day operations, managing a team of operators, overseeing any maintenance works, and play a key role in optimising energy efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation and maintenance of the energy centre, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery to provide heat and energy to the production processes on site
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and statutory regulations
• Lead, develop, and motivate on-site operational and maintenance teams alongside the engineering team
• Support in planned and reactive maintenance activities, 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 initiatives, innovation, and decarbonisation strategies
• Maintain accurate operational records, reports, and compliance documentation

Qualifications

The right candidate will be a proactive leader with strong technical knowledge and a hands‑on approach to operational excellence.

You must have:

• 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

• Engineering qualification or equivalent technical certification
• Experience with low‑carbon technologies or energy transition projects
• Knowledge of energy management systems and performance monitoring
• IOSH / NEBOSH or similar H&S qualification

Additional Information

Just some of what we are able to offer includes –

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Exciting and challenging work
• Continued training, support and career development
• The opportunity to work with and learn from, industry leading people who are committed to technical excellence

For further information, please contact [email protected]