Plant Manager - Anaerobic Digestion

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Plant Manager for a key player in the UK Anaerobic Digestion market. This role involves full site accountability, health and safety compliance, and managing operational aspects. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in anaerobic digestion, strong leadership skills, and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary DOE

Private Healthcare

Death in service benefits

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in anaerobic digestion or a similar heavy processing plant.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Experience in budget management and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for compliance, profitability, and daily operations.
• Manage the Environmental Permit and comply with PAS 110.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and attend safety management meetings.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Team building

Health and safety compliance

IT skills

Education

Relevant engineering degree

NEBOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SCADA

CMMS

Job description

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering exclusively with a key business and influential player in the UK Anaerobic Digestion market. The company are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to join them. You will be joining a plant at the latter stages of a significant upgrade and expansion.

This Site Plant Manager role comes with an excellent package which can be discussed upon application.

If you’re wanting to work for a key player in the UK biogas sector and be a part of this best in class then please submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:

* Have full accountability for the site; its compliance, profitability and managing all operational aspects on a daily basis
* Managing the site effectively to promote a positive, health and safety focussed culture
* Liaise with all relevant governing bodies when necessary and deal with any escalations
* Communicating tasks, responsibilities and expected levels of performance including conducting annual performance reviews, identifying training and development needs and chairing team briefs at the required level
* Developing and maintaining relationships with influential key internal and external stakeholders including customers, local government stakeholders and internal networks.
* Manage the Environmental Permit and its conditions, the Odour Management Plan and all relevant certifications for the site
* Monitor digestate levels and ensure PAS 110 compliance
* Attend safety management meetings when necessary
* Be very commercially aware, with overall management on incoming feedstock and to ensure optimal gas yield and as a result, the best returns
* Other duties are required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

* WAMITAB or willingness to work towards it
* A relevant engineering degree is desired
* NEBOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification
* Full UK Driving Licence

Personal skills

The Plant Manager role would suit someone who is:

* Prior experience working in anaerobic digestion or a similar heavy processing plant
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate teams
* A problem-solver and team builder, capable of influencing a positive culture and driving operational improvements
* Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance, with a demonstrable commitment to maintaining a zero-harm culture
* Experience in budget management and cost control, including site profit and loss responsibility
* Confident communicator with the ability to lead Toolbox Talks, team meetings, and provide clear operational updates
* Strong IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SCADA, CMMS or plant control systems

Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role

* Competitive Salary DOE (depending on experience)
* Private Healthcare, death in service + additional benefits
* The opportunity to join a growing business within the renewable energy sector

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.