Plant Manager

enfinium; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

enfinium is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations and drive performance at its energy-from-waste facility in the UK. You will manage a multi-disciplinary team, ensure safe, reliable energy production, and uphold high operational standards.

The role offers scope to shape the facility’s future through training programs, improvements, and key contract management, with adherence to quality, environmental, and health & safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in maintaining Power or Process Plants.
• Managing a multi-discipline workforce.
• Designing, costing and implementing large process engineering improvements.
• Oversee operations, maintenance and financial management (budgets and P&Ls).
• Proactive, open to new ideas and able to champion innovative solutions.
• Drafting accurate budgets and negotiating with suppliers.
• Experience adhering to Health and Safety legislation.
• Commitment to ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and drive performance at a leading energy-from-waste facility.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team and ensure safe, reliable energy production.
• Oversee training programs, improvements and key contract management.

Education

Higher National Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (with civil engineering understanding)

Job description

enfinium is one of the UK’s leading energy-from-waste facilities, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Plant Manager to lead operations and drive performance. In this pivotal role, you'll manage a dedicated team to ensure efficient, reliable energy production while upholding the highest safety and operational standards.

You'll have the opportunity to shape the facility’s future by overseeing training programs, implementing innovative improvements, and managing key contracts. With responsibilities including compliance with quality, environmental, and health & safety regulations, meeting ambitious business targets, and representing the company to regulators, customers, and the community, this is an exciting chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.

If you have a track record of success in plant operations and are ready for your next challenge, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a highly qualified candidate with a degree or Higher National Diploma/Certificate in a relevant Engineering discipline (mechanical or electrical) and a strong understanding of civil engineering.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in maintaining Power or Process Plants


• Managing a multi-discipline workforce,


• Designing, costing, and implementing large process engineering improvements.


• You should possess in-depth technical expertise to oversee operations, maintenance, and


• Financial experience in managing budgets and P&L's


• A proactive thinker who considers innovative solutions and challenges traditional approaches, you


• Will demonstrate openness to new ideas and champion their implementation.


• Proven experience in drafting accurate budgets, managing costs, negotiating with suppliers


• Experience in adhering to Health and Safety legislation is essential.


• A commitment to ongoing training to enhance skills and a proactive approach are also required.