Operations Engineer Energy From Waste

Astute People; Elmley Lovett; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment firm is seeking an Operations Engineer for a major Energy from Waste site in Worcestershire. The role offers a salary up to £66,000 and involves promoting a safe working environment, managing compliance, and overseeing operations. Ideal candidates will have operational experience in power generation or similar sectors, a strong maintenance background, and the ability to engage effectively with teams. This position offers opportunities for career advancement into a day's role.

Benefits

Benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Demonstrable operational experience in the power generation sector.
• Strong maintenance background with knowledge of plant and equipment.
• Good understanding of environmental permits and operational safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a safe working environment by enforcing SHEQ policies.
• Manage and support safety initiatives and compliance activities.
• Draft and audit operational procedures and Risk Assessments.
• Supervise Day Operatives and manage staffing levels and rotas.
• Oversee maintenance of mobile plant equipment and facilities.
• Provide operational guidance to the HSEQ department.

Skills

Operational experience in power generation or high-hazard environments

Strong maintenance background

Good understanding of health & safety legislation

Experience managing contractors

Competent with IT systems and data analysis

Job description

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste site to recruit an Operations Engineer for its site in Worcestershire. The Operations Engineer role comes with a starting salary of up to £66,000 + benefits. If you're an experienced Operator or Shift Team Leader wanting to move into a day’s role, upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in promoting a safe working environment and enforcing all SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Manage and support safety initiatives, housekeeping programmes, and site compliance activities.
• Draft, review, and audit operational procedures, Emergency Action Plans, Toolbox Talks, and Risk Assessments.
• Supervise and manage Day Operatives and Industrial Cleaners, including rotas, staffing levels, and cover arrangements.
• Ensure all team members are fully trained, competent, and authorised to undertake their duties safely.
• Oversee maintenance, servicing, and repair of mobile plant equipment, site drainage systems, and administrative facilities.
• Provide operational guidance and technical support to the Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) department.
• Act as a nominated Supervisor under Severn Waste Services Safety Rules and support SAP duties when required.
• Maintain compliance with legislation, planning permissions, and environmental permit conditions.
• Manage stock levels of operational consumables, ensuring timely ordering and availability.

Professional qualifications

• Demonstrable operational experience in the power generation sector or a similar high‑hazard industrial environment.
• Strong maintenance background with knowledge of plant, equipment, and industrial systems.
• Good understanding of environmental permits, health & safety legislation, and operational safety rules.
• Experience managing contractors and supervising teams in a demanding, fast‑paced environment.
• Competent with IT systems, reporting tools, and data analysis to support operational decision‑making.

Personal skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage confidently at all organisational levels.
• Adaptable, reliable, and proactive, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
• A strong team player with a positive attitude, capable of motivating and supporting others in challenging situations.

Salary and benefits

• Salary of between £50,000 - £66,000 + benefits.
• Opportunity to move into a day’s role.
• Opportunity to join the leading Energy from Waste site.

Legal and EEO statement

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.