Senior EfW Plant Operations Leader

Astute People; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Opportunity

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Astute People is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Operations Team at a Waste & Energy from Waste plant in the UK. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure safe and efficient performance, and drive production targets while managing a multi-person shift team.

The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, and contractor management, with responsibility for regulatory compliance and plant improvements.

Qualifications

• Ideally holding an HNC in an engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical, controls and instrumentation.
• Ideally a formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH.
• HV Senior Authorised Person will be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the plant.
• Day to day management of 20+ operations staff including shift teams and day staff.
• Ensure the EfW plant operates and complies with environmental regulations at all times.
• Liaise with Maintenance Manager and other personnel regarding projects, maintenance, outages and plant improvements.
• Oversee 3rd party contractors.
• Prepare the annual budget for the operations department and manage within it.
• Liaise with directors, managers and external stakeholders including contractors, client and the environmental agency.
• Deputise for the General Manager and Maintenance Manager when required.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Contract management

Safety compliance

Education

HNC in engineering

IOSH/NEBOSH

Job description

Astute People is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Operations Team at a Waste & Energy from Waste plant in the UK. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure safe and efficient performance, and drive production targets while managing a multi-person shift team.

The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, and contractor management, with responsibility for regulatory compliance and plant improvements.