Workforce Management Specialist - Power Generation

Alecto Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Workforce Management Specialist to support project operations in the UK. The role involves coordinating field personnel effectively, ensuring compliance with QHSE standards, and managing logistics for site staff. Candidates should hold an associate degree and have relevant experience in heavy industry or workforce coordination. The position offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000, along with benefits like a pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Private medical and dental insurance

Life insurance 4× salary

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support resources

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industry or service environments, with supervision of technicians.
• Background in manpower planning or workforce coordination in industrial settings.
• Strong understanding of QHSE requirements in on-site environments.

Responsibilities

• Allocate and mobilise field personnel according to project requirements.
• Maintain accurate workforce data in planning systems.
• Monitor attendance, shifts, working hours, and standby coverage.
• Arrange travel, accommodation, transport, tools, and equipment for site staff.
• Ensure compliance with QHSE policies and internal procedures.

Skills

Workforce planning tools

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

QHSE awareness

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration or Logistics

Tools

WSP

ERP experience (IFS advantageous)

Job description

Workforce Management Specialist

£40,000 - £50,000 · Leicestershire

Alecto Recruitment is partnering with a leading company in the power generation sector, specialising in Waste-to-Energy facilities worldwide. Our client is seeking a Workforce Management Specialist to support manpower coordination and operational logistics across their field projects. This role is key to ensuring effective deployment of site personnel, smooth delivery of tools and equipment, and full compliance with QHSE standards.

What's on offer:

• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Life insurance 4× salary
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance resources
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Key Responsibilities

• Allocate and mobilise field personnel according to project requirements
• Maintain accurate workforce data in planning systems (e.g., WSP)
• Monitor attendance, shifts, working hours, and standby coverage
• Arrange travel, accommodation, transport, tools, and equipment for site staff
• Manage workwear and PPE inventory and replacements
• Ensure compliance with QHSE policies and internal procedures
• Record and track incidents, deviations, and improvement actions

Qualifications & Experience

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or related field
• Experience in heavy industry or service environments, including supervision of technicians/operatives
• Background in manpower planning or workforce coordination in industrial, construction, or manufacturing settings
• Proficient with workforce planning tools (e.g., WSP), Microsoft Office; ERP experience (IFS advantageous)
• Strong understanding of QHSE requirements and on‑site industrial environments

Personal Attributes

• Strong QHSE awareness and commitment to safe practices
• Highly organised, reliable, and proactive
• Effective communicator with a service‑focused mindset
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing needs
• Detail‑oriented and capable of working independently or in a team

To apply for this role please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) ext 220 to discuss.

Equally if this role would not be of interest to you but may be suitable for a friend or colleague, we can offer paid referral fees for successful placements.