Site Manager - Waste Wood Processing

Seras Limited; Widnes; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan & virtual GP access

Pension scheme & life assurance

Employee referral scheme

High street discounts

Driver representatives & employeeforum

Personal development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests

Job summary

Seras UK is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the Widnes biomass fuel production site, ensuring safety, compliance and efficient operations.

You'll own health, safety and environmental standards, manage budgets and oversee feedstock, production, maintenance and quality. The role requires 3–5 years in operations management at large facilities, with biomass or waste wood experience, and strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Strong H&S and regulatory compliance background.
• Experience running large-scale production facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, compliant operation of Widnes biomass facilities.
• Meet daily production, quality and customer demand.
• Champion Health, Safety and Environmental standards site-wide.
• Use KPIs and data to drive safety, production and cost.
• Own fuel quality control and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate deliveries with contracts, logistics and customers.
• Build relationships with customers and plant operators at senior level.
• Identify and manage operational and contractual risks; escalate as needed.
• Lead, develop and performance-manage the operations team.
• Plan maintenance to maximise plant availability and minimize downtime.
• Control budgets, optimise resources, deliver cost-effective operations.
• Drive waste reduction and efficiency gains.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer engagement

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Analytical thinking

Financial management

Education

WAMITAB/COTC

IOSH or equivalent

Level 5 leadership apprenticeship

Job description

Site Manager - Waste Wood Processing

Application Deadline: 26 November 2026

Department: Site Operations

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Widnes

Description

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the safe, compliant and efficient operation of our Widnes biomass fuel production site.

You will have full responsibility for health & safety, environmental compliance, operational performance and site budgets, overseeing feedstock acceptance, stock management and fuel production. Leading the on‑site team, you’ll embed a strong safety‑first culture while driving performance across production, quality, maintenance coordination and housekeeping.

You’ll also manage the operational relationship with the fuel offtake customer, ensuring specifications and service levels are consistently met. Proven experience in biomass fuel production, waste wood processing or similar industrial operations with a strong background in H&S and regulated environments is essential.

Experience in an outsourced or contracted O&M environment is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the Widnes wood processing and biomass fuel facilities.
• Deliver daily biomass fuel production to meet required quality, volume and customer demand.
• Champion Health, Safety and Environmental standards across all site operations.
• Use KPIs, data and reporting to drive performance across safety, production, quality and cost.
• Own fuel quality control, ensuring consistent standards and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with contracts, logistics and customers to coordinate deliveries and resolve day‑to‑day operational issues.
• Build and manage strong relationships with key customers and plant operators at a senior level.
• Identify and manage operational and contractual risks, escalating issues where required.
• Lead, develop and performance‑manage the operations team.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to maximise plant availability and minimise downtime.
• Control budgets, optimise resources and deliver cost‑effective operations.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction and efficiency gains.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications:

• WAMITAB/COTC.
• IOSH or above.
• Minimum Level 5 in leadership apprenticeship or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in operations management, with at least 2 years in biomass fuel production or a related industry.
• Proven track record of managing large‑scale production facilities and teams.
• Engineering Background (preferred).

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to engage with customers and external stakeholders on operational performance matters.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Proficiency in operational management software and tools.
• Knowledge of wood waste management practices and regulations.
• Strong analytical and financial management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with key stakeholders and plan maintenance schedules.

Benefits

• Health cash plan & virtual GP access
• Pension scheme & life assurance
• Employee referral scheme
• High street discounts
• Driver representatives & employee forum
• Personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests