Plant Manager

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd; Livingston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and resource recovery business is seeking an experienced Plant Manager for their Energy-from-Waste facility near Glasgow. The role includes overseeing operational performance, compliance with safety standards, and managing financial planning. Ideal candidates will have significant operational management experience, a strong understanding of EfW processes, and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £85,000, a performance bonus scheme, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Performance Bonus Scheme

Comprehensive Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension Contribution: 5% employer, 4% employee

Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior operational management within energy, power generation, or waste sectors.
• Strong technical understanding of EfW processes; experience with gasification plants is highly desirable.
• Relevant qualifications in engineering or equivalent industry experience; NEBOSH, IOSH, or IEMA certifications are advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the EfW and MRF site, ensuring compliance with QEH&S standards.
• Drive performance by meeting and exceeding plant KPIs and operational efficiency metrics.
• Manage internal teams and external interfaces including contractors and regulators.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and cost control activities.
• Develop and nurture a high-performing workforce, including recruitment and training.

Job description

Plant Manager - Energy from Waste Operations

Altera Recruitment Group is working in partnership with a leading energy and resource recovery business to appoint an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at a flagship Energy‑from‑Waste (EfW) near Glasgow. The Plant Manager is a critical leadership role overseeing site performance, compliance, safety, and strategic development to ensure excellence in operations and environmental responsibility.

Key Responsibilities of a Plant Manager

• Lead day‑to‑day operations of the EfW and MRF site, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality (QEH&S) standards.
• Drive performance by meeting and exceeding plant KPIs, availability, and operational efficiency metrics.
• Manage all internal teams and external interfaces including contractors, regulators, and service providers.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and cost control activities to meet company and client targets.
• Develop and nurture a high‑performing workforce, including recruitment, training, and performance management.

Candidate Requirements

• Significant experience in senior operational management, ideally within energy, power generation, or waste sectors.
• Strong technical understanding of EfW processes – experience with gasification plants is highly desirable.
• Relevant qualifications in engineering or equivalent industry experience; NEBOSH, IOSH, or IEMA certifications are advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams, manage complex regulatory environments, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels.

What's on Offer

• Salary offering up to £80,000 – £85,000 depending on experience.
• Performance Bonus Scheme.
• Comprehensive Benefits.
• Pension Contribution: 5% employer, 4% employee with salary sacrifice option.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus enhanced sick pay scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact at a strategically important facility, delivering operational excellence and driving innovation in the renewable energy sector.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Megan Weald l Altera Recruitment Group