Plant Manager - Wednesbury

Alecto Recruitment; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency seeks a Plant Manager for a full-time role in Wednesbury. You will oversee safety, operational performance, and financial accountability in a regulated treatment plant. The position demands strong leadership skills and experience in managing operations. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety standards and optimizing treatment processes. This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 plus benefits including a car allowance, performance bonus, and pension scheme.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Pension contributions

Private Medical Insurance

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience managing operations in regulated treatment environments.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification is essential.
• Strong knowledge of permits and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Set and enforce site standards across health, safety, and environment.
• Plan and optimize treatment operations to meet service targets.
• Control treatment and maintenance costs effectively.

Skills

Safety, Health & Environmental Performance

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Operational & Maintenance Performance

Cost Control & Financial Accountability

Education

Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline

Tools

ISO standards knowledge (9001, 14001, 45001)

Job description

Plant Manager | West Midlands | Full-Time

Wednesbury

£60,000 - £65,000 + Package

Package On Offer:

• Car allowance of £400 per month (total £4,800 per year)
• Performance bonus up to 20% (KPI based) (up to c. £12,000 – £13,000)
• Pension: 7% employee, 7% employer
• Private Medical Insurance
• Death in Service Cover 2x salary
• 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after 5 years) + bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme

Why This Role Will Catch Your Attention

You already know the realities of regulated treatment environments:

• Permits, inspections, and audits never stop
• Safety failures are not an option
• Asset reliability and compliance must coexist
• Teams perform best when leadership is visible and decisive

This role gives you ownership, authority, and clear KPIs - so you can run the plant properly, not just react to problems.

What You’ll Own

Safety, Health & Environmental Performance

• Set and enforce site standards across health, safety, and environment
• Drive incident reduction and behavioural safety improvements
• Lead investigations, corrective actions, and disciplinary processes
• Deliver zero permit breaches, zero discharges, and zero reportable emissions

Operational & Maintenance Performance

• Plan and optimise treatment operations to meet service and compliance targets
• Coordinate closely with maintenance and project functions to maximise uptime
• Remove non-value-adding activity that increases risk or cost
• Ensure the plant consistently meets operational KPIs

Cost Control & Financial Accountability

• Control treatment, disposal, labour, and maintenance costs
• Deliver against budget and monthly P&L targets
• Identify efficiency improvements without compromising safety or compliance

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, develop, and performance‑manage a multi‑skilled site team
• Set clear goals, improve engagement, and build accountability
• Create a proactive, improvement‑focused site culture

What This Role Is For You If You…

• Have experience managing operations or maintenance in regulated treatment environments
• Are comfortable owning safety, compliance, and performance outcomes
• Know how to lead teams in safety‑critical, high‑risk operations
• Want a role where your decisions genuinely shape how the plant runs

What You’ll Need

• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) – essential
• COTC Level 4 (hazardous waste treatment/transfer) – highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of permits, licences, and risk assessments
• Working knowledge of ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001)
• Confidence leading audits, investigations, and performance management
• Strong organisational and leadership skills

A degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline is advantageous but not essential.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long‑term career development with structured training and coaching
• Pension scheme and life cover
• Retail, leisure, and travel discounts
• A leadership role in a stable, essential treatment industry

The Bottom Line

If you’re an operations or maintenance leader who wants real ownership, clear accountability, and the opportunity to run a regulated treatment plant to the highest standards, this role deserves your attention.

Ready to Step Up?

Apply now to take control of a treatment operation where strong leadership makes the difference.

All applications are handled in strict confidence.

To apply for this position please send your CV to or call (phone number removed) ext 202 for more information.

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