Plant Manager

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company in Glasgow is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Power Generation or Heavy Industry and will excel in leadership and continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary up to £90,000, a 25% bonus, and various benefits including private healthcare.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare and sick pay

Qualifications

• Proven background in Power Generation, Process, or Heavy Industry.
• Experience managing large teams in technical environments.
• Previous experience as a Plant Manager or senior operational manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the plant.
• Lead the site leadership team and foster accountability.
• Manage P&L and budgets.

Skills

Leadership skills

Operational management

Continuous improvement

Health and safety compliance

Education

Relevant engineering or management qualifications

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Plant Manager

Location: Scotland, Glasgow

Salary: Up to £90,000 + 25% Bonus + Car Allowance

Hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week

The Role

• Full accountability for the day-to-day running of the plant and long-term delivery of operational and maintenance activities.
• Lead, coach, and develop the site leadership team to build a culture of ownership, accountability, and responsibility.
• Manage P&L, budgets, and contractual commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximise plant availability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across the site.

Requirements

• Proven background in Power Generation, Process, or Heavy Industry.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing large teams in technical environments.
• Previous experience as a Plant Manager or senior operational manager.
• Relevant engineering or management qualifications desirable.

Benefits

• Salary up to £90,000 per year.
• 25% annual bonus scheme.
• Car allowance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Private healthcare and sick pay scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven leader to step into a senior role and make a significant impact within a high-performing, safety-focused organisation.

Apply today or please get in contact with Ryan Guy on (phone number removed) or (url removed)