Operations Manager - Energy from Waste

MC Technical Recruitment Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Pension

Holidays

Job summary

MC Technical Recruitment is seeking an Operations Manager for a leading Energy Recovery Facility in Croydon. You will oversee day-to-day operations, lead Shift Team Leaders and operational teams, and drive safe, compliant and high-performing performance across the site.

With extensive people management experience and a strong background in industrial operations, you will champion a safety-first culture, monitor KPIs and identify improvements to enhance efficiency, reliability and

Qualifications

• Extensive people management experience in a large operational department or region at senior level.
• Experience implementing and embedding corporate management systems.
• Strong knowledge of the waste, energy recovery or related industries.
• Proven track record of leading, motivating and developing high-performing teams.
• Qualification: ONC/HNC/HND in a relevant technical discipline and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership across the site, leading Shift Team Leaders and operational teams.
• Champion a safety-first culture and drive employee engagement.
• Oversee day-to-day operation of the facility, monitor KPIs and identify improvements.
• Enhance efficiency, reliability and cost-effectiveness across operations.
• Develop and motivate your team, creating an environment where people can thrive.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Team development

KPI monitoring

Education

ONC/HNC/HND in technical discipline

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Operations Manager

C£80,000

Croydon

MC Technical Recruitment is currently looking to recruit an Operations Manager for a leading Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Croydon.

This role will involve overseeing the day-to-day operation of the facility, providing visible leadership across the site and leading Shift Team Leaders and operational teams to deliver safe, compliant and high-performing operations.

As an Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Providing visible leadership across the site, leading Shift Team Leaders and operational teams
• Championing a safety-first culture and driving employee engagement
• Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the facility, monitoring KPIs and identifying improvements
• Enhancing efficiency, reliability and cost-effectiveness across operations
• Developing and motivating your team, creating an environment where people can thrive
• Other duties as required

To be considered for this role you should have:

• Extensive people management experience within a large operational department or region at a senior level
• Practical experience of implementing and embedding corporate management systems
• Strong knowledge of the waste, energy recovery or related industries
• A proven track record of leading, motivating and developing high-performing teams
• ONC/HNC/HND qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline, plus a full UK driving licence

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading business with huge growth potential.

The offer:

The package on offer for this role includes a salary of circa £80,000 depending on experience, plus participation in an annual bonus scheme and company benefits including pension & holidays.