Operations Manager

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Car / car allowance scheme (incl. EV)

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus

Training & progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing platform

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is recruiting an Operations Manager for a senior role in our Nottingham site. You will oversee safe, compliant and efficient plant operations, leading a 20+ strong team and aligning with maintenance for reliability and performance.

The role focuses on driving safety culture, operational excellence and strong leadership across operations and engineering functions in a heavy industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Supervisory / leadership experience within an Operations + Engineering function.
• Background in heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation.
• Experience with safe systems of work including Permit-to-Work.
• Engineering discipline related to process plant is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 20+ direct/indirect reports and drive safety culture.
• Ensure compliant and efficient operation of the facility.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to maximise availability and reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Environmental legislation

Permit-to-Work

Communication

Contractor management

Decision making

Job description

Job Title

Operations Manager

Location

Nottingham

Salary

£77,000 (Plus OTE up to 20% bonus + £9,000 car allowance)

Shift

Days

Job Role

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Operations Manager to join a well-established, high-performing site within the heavy process sector. This is a senior position within the site management team, responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the facility, leading a team of around 20+ direct/indirect reports. Reporting into the Plant Manager, you will play a key role in driving a strong safety culture, operational performance and team development—while working closely with Maintenance to maximise availability and reliability.

Sector

Power / Process / Heavy Industrial Operations

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Supervisory / leadership experience within an Operations + Engineering function (step-up considered if you’re already deputising)


• Background in one of the following (or similar heavy industrial environments)


• Strong working knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation


• Experience with safe systems of work, including Safety Rules / Permit-to-Work


• Essential Requirements for the Operations Manager Qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline


• Detailed knowledge of process plant associated with steam-powered electricity generation (or similar)


• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills


• Ability to manage third parties/contractors effectively


• Resilient, hands-on, performance-driven approach with the ability to influence at all levels

Desirable Requirements

• IOSH / NEBOSH


• Experience within mass burn Energy from Waste (EFW)


• Proven experience delivering change programmes that improve operational/business performance

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays


• Car / car allowance scheme (incl. EV options)


• Life insurance


• Discretionary bonus scheme


• Training & progression (IOSH/NEBOSH development supported)


• Employee Assistance Programme + wellbeing platform


• Recognition scheme / refer-a-friend / flexible benefits (high street savings, Cycle to Work, Gymflex, etc.)