Plant Manager

Michael Page; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at a renewable energy facility in Central Scotland. This role offers a competitive salary of £80,000 to £85,000 per annum and excellent benefits, including life assurance and a pension scheme. The ideal candidate will have significant operational management experience in a power generation environment and a relevant engineering qualification.

Benefits

Life Assurance - 4x your basic annual salary

Company expenses covered

Pension Scheme with contributions

25 days of holiday leave

Qualifications

• Extensive senior operational management experience, ideally within power generation.
• Operational experience of gasification plants is advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience of relevant laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and drive efficiency at the plant.
• Manage operational and maintenance activities per legislation.
• Recruit, train and develop staff while maintaining a safe working environment.

Skills

Senior operational management experience

Knowledge of QEH&S management systems

Team development skills

Drive and motivation

Education

Qualification in Engineering discipline

NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA qualifications

Tools

Maintenance Management systems

Standard Operating Procedures knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Plant Manager to oversee operations and drive efficiency within an industrial renewable energy from waste site in Central Scotland.

This permanent role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits for a motivated professional in the power generation sector.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation within the industrial renewable energy sector. The company operates as part of a medium-sized enterprise, offering a professional working environment and a commitment to operational excellence.

Description

Delivery of operational performance that meets or exceeds the expectations of the Board of Directors and, at a minimum, meets the requirements of the contract with the asset owner.

Delivery of operational and maintenance activities in accordance with all statutory legislation and EH&S regulations, policies, and procedures.

Continuous development of a proactive EH&S culture at aligned with all operating companies including continuous improvement in performance and reporting.

Work with the operational teams to improve the overall operational efficiency, reliability and output of the site, meeting or exceeding all key performance indicators, to maximise returns to the client.

Daily Management of both the EFW and MRF including supervision of the senior staff and administration functions in-line with company procedures and systems.

Accomplish financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analysing variances; initiating corrective actions.

Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe, secure, and legal work environment; developing personal growth opportunities. Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring,

A successful Plant Manager should have:

• Extensive senior operational management experience, ideally within a similar power generation environment.
• Operational experience of gasification plants would be advantageous.
• Qualification in an Engineering discipline (relevant to the waste industry or power industry) or equivalent experience (would be beneficial)
• Knowledge and experience of QEH&S management systems, implementation and continuous improvement and their relationship to the relevant laws and regulations.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA, etc., qualifications are advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience of Standard Operating Procedures, permit systems and their implementation and operation.
• Knowledge and experience of Maintenance Management systems and improvement tools and their implementation.
• Team development to include, recruitment, performance management, coaching and supervision.
• You must have the drive and motivation to be successful in leading a skilled power generation team.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £80,000 to £85,000 per annum.
• Life Assurance - 4x your basic annual salary.
• Company expenses covered.
• Pension Scheme with 4% employee and 5% employer contributions.
• 25 days of holiday leave.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation in Central Scotland within the industrial renewable energy sector. If you are passionate about leading a team and optimising plant performance, we encourage you to apply today