Plant Operations Manager

EMCOR UK; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management leader in the UK is searching for a Plant Operations Manager in Stevenage. This position involves leading a small team in ensuring the operation and maintenance of monitored equipment, providing technical support, and overseeing compliance with safety and operational standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical knowledge of BMS-STEAM and HVAC systems, experience in the medical device industry, and a relevant mechanical qualification. Benefits include private healthcare, generous leave policies, and extensive career development opportunities.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

25 days holidays + Bank holidays

Health Cash Plan

Discount Shopping

Gym

Learning & Development opportunities

Paid Volunteering Days

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of BMS-STEAM & HVAC.
• Experience in medical device/pharmaceutical industry is advantageous.
• High standard of personal integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers ensuring smooth operation of controlled equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and support for audits and compliance.
• Complete Planned Preventative and Reactive Maintenance on schedule.

Skills

BMS-STEAM & HVAC

Leadership

Critical thinking

Technical audits

Adaptability

Education

NVQ, City & Guilds or HNC Mechanical or HVAC qualification

BOAS / Dip Bom

Job description

Role overview

Location: Stevenage

Salary: Up to £63,000 per annum + Overtime + Call Out Allowance

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm (Days shift work)

Benefits: Private Healthcare, 25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more

About EMCOR UK

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day‑to‑day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data‑driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

About the role

Role Overview

The Plant Operations Manager will be responsible for heading up a small team of engineers to ensure the smooth operation and maintenance controlled / monitored equipment.

In this role, you will provide technical guidance, leadership, advice and direction to line reports, other colleagues, customer representatives and contractors. The role requires strong technical knowledge, experience of conducting and supporting technical audits of assets of steam / boiler management, proven leadership, excellent communication skills, and a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

What you’ll do

• Support the line manager in the day‑to‑day implementation of company policies, procedures and standards necessary to maintain the integrity of ongoing operational activities
• Ensure all Planned Preventative and Reactive Maintenance is completed to schedule ensuring that appropriate documentation is completed in a timely manner to ensure target metrics are met.
• Lead and mentor your team effectively by conducting annual appraisals, monthly one‑to‑ones, and identifying professional development needs of the team.
• Provide technical support for reported EHS incidents (NIEs) operational disturbances (OORs), root cause analysis (RCAs) and helping to perform corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs).
• Working collaboratively all stakeholders and visitors
• Ensure strict adherence to legislative and statutory compliance, customer SOPs & GxP requirements as well as customer & company EHS requirements.

Who you’ll be

• Strong technical knowledge of BMS- STEAM & HVAC
• Experience of working within the medical device / pharmaceutical industry would be advantageous
• NVQ, City & Guilds or HNC Mechanical or HVAC qualification
• BOAS / Dip Bom
• Critical thinker who can adapt to demand
• High standard of personal integrity and professionalism with the adaptability to change
• Ability to lead and act with authority when required
• Proactive approach
• The ability to make decisions and solve problems
• Team player with the ability to support other disciplines when required

EMCOR UK benefits

• Industry leading maternity & paternity policies
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Refer a friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail / dining
• Extensive learning & development opportunities, including opportunities for progression
• Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Health cash plan – Benefits covered include optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing
• Dental scheme
• Access to health assessments
• Employee Assistance Programme – Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem‑solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work.