Operations Manager

SCINERGY Recruitment Limited; Croydon; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Company pension scheme

Bonus up to 20%

Local allowance

Job summary

SCINERGY Recruitment Limited is seeking an Operations Manager for an Energy from Waste power station in South London. The role leads operations, safety and performance, developing the team and delivering environmental and commercial objectives.

The position requires strong leadership and an engineering background, with focus on process safety and regulatory compliance. Salary up to £80,000 + bonus up to 20% + benefits, plus local allowance and pension.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Shift Team Leader or Operations Manager.
• Engineering qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
• Knowledge of environmental permits and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Operations Department, including Shift Team Leaders, Plant Operators and Outside Operators.
• Drive safe, compliant and efficient plant operations in line with environmental permit requirements.
• Work closely with the HSEQ Manager to ensure adherence to site procedures and regulatory standards.
• Monitor plant performance, identify trends and report operational KPIs to senior stakeholders.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve plant reliability, efficiency and operational performance.
• Ensure full compliance with Environment Agency and National Grid requirements.
• Conduct performance reviews, appraisals and ongoing coaching of operations staff.
• Support outage planning and coordinate operational activities with the maintenance team.
• Deputise for the Plant Manager during absence or leave periods.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering qualification (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical)

Job description

Operations Manager – Energy from Waste

Up to circa £80,000 + bonus up to 20% + benefits

South London

SCINERGY Recruitment are supporting the appointment of an Operations Manager for an operational Energy from Waste power station in South London.

This is a key leadership role with responsibility for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the facility. The Operations Manager will lead and develop the operations team, drive continuous improvement and ensure the plant achieves its operational, environmental and commercial objectives.

This position will play a pivotal role in maintaining high operational standards, improving plant performance and supporting the continued safe and reliable operation of the facility.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Operations Department, including Shift Team Leaders, Plant Operators and Outside Operators
• Drive safe, compliant and efficient plant operations in line with environmental permit requirements
• Work closely with the HSEQ Manager to ensure full understanding and adherence to site procedures and regulatory standards
• Monitor plant performance, identify trends and report operational KPIs to senior stakeholders
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve plant reliability, efficiency and operational performance
• Ensure full compliance with Environment Agency and National Grid requirements
• Conduct performance reviews, appraisals and ongoing coaching of operations staff
• Support outage planning and coordinate operational activities with the maintenance team
• Deputise for the Plant Manager during absence or leave periods

Candidate requirements:

• Proven experience as a Shift Team Leader or Operations Manager within power generation; EfW, biomass, coal or CCGT backgrounds will be considered
• HNC, ONC, BTEC or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
• Strong understanding of plant operations, process safety and commercial driversWorking knowledge of environmental compliance and regulatory frameworks within the EfW or waste sector
• Experience managing or contributing to operational budgets would be desirable
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification would be desirable
• Strong leadership, communication and team-development skills

Package:

• Basic salary up to circa £76,000
• Local allowance of approximately £4,694
• Bonus of up to 20%
• Private medical cover
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunity to join an established Energy from Waste facility and play a key role in improving its operational performance, reliability and efficiency