Plant Manager - Anaerobic Digestion

Astute People; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking renewable energy provider is seeking a dedicated Plant Manager for their new site in Market Harborough. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead site management, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a relevant engineering or agricultural qualification, along with experience in industrial operations. Join a company that values integrity and professional development, and make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension Scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Income protection

Generous bonus

Qualifications

• Relevant HND/HNC/City & Guilds qualification in engineering or agriculture.
• Proven experience in agriculture, engineering, wastewater, or recycling.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for safe and effective site operation.
• Inspire and develop the site operations team for high performance.
• Champion compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

HND/HNC/City & Guilds in Engineering or Agricultural Discipline

Tools

WAMITAB

IOSH

NEBOSH

Job description

Astute's Renewables Team is exclusively partnering with Vida Bioenergy, a renewable energy provider in the Anaerobic Digestion sector with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Plant Manager for their new-build site located in Market Harborough.

The vital Plant Manager role comes with an excellent salary dependant on experience, private medical insurance and bonus.

If you're an experienced Plant Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role

Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:

• Provide strategic leadership to ensure the safe and effective operation of the Wormslade site
• Lead all aspects of site management, ensuring high standards in operations and maintenance
• Inspire, coach, and develop the site operations team to build a high-performing, accountable culture
• Strategically manage holiday scheduling and plant coverage to maintain continuous operational excellence
• Champion compliance with legal and regulatory standards, setting the tone for integrity and responsibility
• Cultivate a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and compliance across Wormslade and affiliated sites
• Actively lead cross-site collaboration with UK and European peers to drive innovation and share best practices
• Build and maintain strong, outcome-focused partnerships with key maintenance service providers
• Lead the oversight of subcontractors, ensuring alignment with asset management goals and operational standards

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Relevant HND/HNC/City & Guilds qualification in an engineering or agricultural discipline
• Proven experience in an industrial related field, such as agriculture, engineering, wastewater or recycling
• Experience of operating either agricultural equipment or plant
• Have a good basic knowledge of AD/biogas/feedstock, or be willing to learn
• WAMITAB
• IOSH / NEBOSH

Personal skills

The Plant Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Strong communication skills to clearly convey expectations, inspire teams, and build positive stakeholder relationships
• Resilience under pressure, maintaining composure and focus in challenging situations
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to make sound, data-driven decisions
• Adaptable and flexible in fast-paced, evolving operational environments

Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role

• A competitive salary dependant on experience
• A generous bonus
• Pension Scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.