MT & MRF Operations Leader - Maintenance & Efficiency

Veolia Group; England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Discounts for retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Volunteer days

Training and development opportunities

Financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia Isle of Wight is seeking a seasoned plant operations leader to oversee the Mechanical Treatment and Material Recovery Facility, directing both operations and maintenance to maximise plant availability and production targets.

You will manage budgets, drive improvements, and ensure safety and environmental standards are met while coordinating multiple teams to optimise productivity and performance on site.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management experience in a large manufacturing/recycling facility.
• Experience with Health, Safety and Environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong technical knowledge of machinery and process equipment.
• Ability to manage budgets and drive cost savings.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven track record in continuous improvement and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate MT/MRF operations and maintenance to meet plant targets.
• Ensure output specifications meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and manage annual budget within approved revenue/cost limits.
• Plan for breakdowns and planned maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Drive improvement projects, plant efficiencies, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Record incidents and maintain KPIs for technical, operational and financial metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Waste management

Operations management

Financial management

Project management

Communication

IT proficiency

Job description

Veolia Isle of Wight is seeking a seasoned plant operations leader to oversee the Mechanical Treatment and Material Recovery Facility, directing both operations and maintenance to maximise plant availability and production targets.

You will manage budgets, drive improvements, and ensure safety and environmental standards are met while coordinating multiple teams to optimise productivity and performance on site.