Plant Manager (Waste Water)

MCS Group; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business in Northern Ireland is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Manager. You will manage the effluent treatment plant, ensuring compliance and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate has experience in wastewater operations and strong technical knowledge in effluent treatment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered in this pivotal leadership role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing wastewater or effluent treatment operations, ideally within food or FMCG.
• Strong technical knowledge of compliance parameters (COD, BOD, pH, TSS).
• Proven people management skills with the ability to train and motivate.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the effluent treatment plant.
• Lead and develop a team of operators and maintenance staff.
• Monitor treatment processes and respond to abnormalities.

Skills

Experience managing wastewater operations

Technical knowledge of effluent treatment

People management skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Wastewater Treatment Manager / Effluent Plant Manager

Location: Strabane
Salary: Competitive, plus benefits
Sector: Food Manufacturing

MCS Group is delighted to be working with a leading food manufacturing business in Northern Ireland to recruit a Wastewater Treatment Manager / Effluent Plant Manager. This is a pivotal role where you will be responsible for the efficient and compliant operation of the effluent treatment plant, ensuring the site meets environmental standards while driving cost efficiency and process improvements.

The Role

As Wastewater Treatment Manager / Effluent Plant Manager, you will:

• Manage the day-to-day running of the effluent treatment plant, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and site standards.
• Lead and develop a team of operators, maintenance staff, and laboratory analysts.
• Monitor treatment processes, conduct sampling and analysis, and respond effectively to abnormalities.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for effluent treatment.
• Control and manage the plant budget, balancing compliance with cost efficiency.
• Oversee preventative maintenance, calibrations, and repairs in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Deliver continuous improvement initiatives in energy use, efficiency, and waste minimisation.
• Investigate environmental incidents, prepare reports, and liaise with senior management and regulators.

The Person

You will bring:

• Demonstrable experience managing wastewater or effluent treatment operations, ideally within food, FMCG, or process manufacturing.
• Strong technical knowledge of effluent treatment and compliance parameters (COD, BOD, pH, TSS, heavy metals, etc.).
• Proven people management skills with the ability to train, motivate, and lead a team.
• A results-driven approach, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

What's on Offer

• A leadership role in a growing food manufacturing business.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The chance to play a key part in environmental performance and sustainability.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ben Picking, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 028 96 935495

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