Plant Manager

JR United Kingdom; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK's renewable energy sector seeks to hire a passionate individual to lead operations at their flagship anaerobic digestion facility. As a key figure, you will provide strategic leadership while supporting a high-performing team dedicated to innovation and safety. With a competitive salary and a strong benefits package, this role is an exciting opportunity to influence sustainability initiatives at scale.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Opportunity to influence sustainability

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in anaerobic digestion, waste, or recycling sectors.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
• Experience building and motivating high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership for plant operations.
• Inspiring and developing the operations team.
• Managing compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Collaborating with peers to drive innovation.
• Overseeing subcontractors and maintenance service providers.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Team Building

Collaboration

Job description

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Lead a high-performing team at a flagship renewable energy site

Join Acorn’s Wormslade facility, a key anaerobic digestion plant, and drive operational excellence in the UK’s green energy sector.

Why you'll love this role:

• Competitive salary with bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance and income protection
• Opportunity to influence sustainability at scale

What you'll be doing:

• Providing strategic leadership to ensure safe and effective plant operations
• Inspiring and developing the site operations team
• Managing compliance with legal and regulatory standards
• Collaborating with UK and European peers to drive innovation
• Overseeing subcontractors and maintenance service providers

What we want from you:

• Proven leadership in anaerobic digestion, waste, or recycling sectors
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance
• Experience building and motivating high-performing teams
• Effective collaboration with development and project teams

Apply today to join this company and lead the way in renewable energy operations.