Plant Manager Energy from Waste / Resource Recovery

5 Days Old

Excellent package available
RecruitME is supporting the appointment of a Plant Manager for a complex resource recovery and renewable energy site in Lanarkshire .
This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for a site that combines an MRF and an Energy from Waste / CHP operation , using gasification technology to generate renewable electricity in a 24/7 environment.
We are keen to speak with experienced Plant Managers , Operations Managers or senior site leaders from EfW, CHP, power generation, biomass, process plant, waste, utilities or heavy industrial operations .
The role Reporting to the Operations Director , the Plant Manager will lead all site employees and take ownership of operational performance, EH&S leadership, environmental compliance, maintenance interface, budget control and continuous improvement across the facility.
This is a broad, hands-on leadership role where you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of both the EfW plant and the MRF , ensuring the site operates safely, efficiently and in line with KPI, regulatory and business expectations.
Key responsibilities Lead the full day-to-day operation of the site, including both the EfW plant and MRF

Drive plant performance, reliability, output and availability

Build and maintain a proactive EH&S culture

Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory and environmental permit requirements

Manage site KPIs, reporting and operational performance improvements

Take ownership of site budgets, forecasting and cost control

Support the maintenance function, annual outage planning and shutdown activity

Co-ordinate response to unplanned outages and plant issues

Ensure the MRF supports consistent fuel supply into the EfW process

Lead, develop and manage site teams through clear performance leadership

Manage site relationships with contractors, regulators, suppliers and internal stakeholders

Identify and deliver opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability and cost performance

What we are looking for Extensive senior operational leadership experience in a relevant plant environment

Background in EfW, CHP, waste, power generation, gasification, biomass, process plant, utilities or similar

Strong understanding of health & safety, environmental compliance and permit-driven operations

Experience leading teams, managing KPIs and improving plant performance

Commercial awareness with experience of budgets and operational accountability

Engineering qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable Gasification experience

Knowledge of steam boilers, steam turbines and auxiliary systems

NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA or similar

High Voltage Authorised Person experience

BOAS or similar

This is a rare opportunity to lead a technically interesting and operationally important site with real scope to influence performance, standards and long-term improvement.
For a confidential conversation, contact RecruitME or apply with your CV.

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Location:
Auchengray
Salary:
£90,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing

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