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Plant Manager

Gold Group Limited

Bristol

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 70,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in waste management is seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to oversee operations at an Energy Recovery Facility. This role is pivotal in driving performance, ensuring safety compliance, and managing financial aspects. You will lead a dedicated team, fostering a culture of accountability while collaborating with key departments to support strategic goals. If you have a passion for sustainability and a strong background in plant management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in transforming waste into valuable energy resources. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to a climate-positive future.

Qualifications

  • Senior-level experience in a technical environment with P&L management.
  • Degree in engineering or equivalent and full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

  • Lead facility operations and drive performance for maximum value.
  • Ensure safety compliance and manage site operations effectively.

Skills

People Management
Financial Acumen
Safety Management
Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering
Business or Safety Qualifications

Tools

Corporate Management Systems
ISO Standards (9001, 14001, 45001)

Job description

Sector: Energy from Waste Type: Permanent

Contact: Adrienne Kettlewell Job Published: 1 day ago

  • Facility Type: Energy Recovery Facility (ERF)
  • Function: Treats non-recyclable waste and generates electricity
  • Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week
  • Start: ASAP
  • Salary: £65,000 GROSS PA - £70,000 GROSS PA + annual bonus scheme (more benefits given on application)

Our Vision is to be the UK's leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.
Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?
The company is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources.

Purpose:

  • The Plant Manager will take full accountability for facility operations, driving performance, leading the team, and ensuring maximum value for customers and stakeholders. The role prioritizes predictability, reliability, and availability while fostering a culture of ownership and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the Site Safety Controlling Manager, ensuring a safety-first culture.
  • Manage site operations, including P&L ownership, contractual commitments, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards (ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001).
  • Oversee operational and maintenance activities, working closely with central teams to meet availability targets and outage plans.
  • Develop staff, implement performance improvements, and maintain succession plans.
  • Collaborate with Commercial, Finance, HR, and other key departments to support strategic priorities.
  • Ensure legal and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

  • Senior-level people management experience in a large technical environment.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L and budgets.
  • Practical experience with corporate management systems.
  • Degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
  • Full UK driving license.
  • Prior experience as a Plant Manager or senior management in a process plant.
  • Business or safety qualifications.
  • Membership in a relevant professional body.

Are you a qualified experienced Plant Manager with experience on an ERF, Waste to energy plant? Please send me your CV.

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