Operations Manager - Energy from Waste

Excellent salary + up to 20% bonus + benefits

Avonmouth, Bristol

MC Technical Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to join an energy from waste power station in Bristol near Avonmouth. The site generates over 300GWh of electricity per year, this is enough to power approximately 84,000 homes.

The Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring the site is operating efficiently and effectively as possible whilst making sure environmental compliance is maintained at all times.

As the Operations Manager you will be responsible for:

Managing the Operations Department consisting of Shift Team Leaders, Plant Operators and Outside Operators
Work closely with the HSEQ Manager to ensure all staff members are fully aware of site policies and procedures
Oversee the performance of the plant and report back to the relevant managers and stakeholders
Ensure the site is always operating within the constraints of the site environmental permit
Liaise with external bodies such as the EA and national grid
Undertake staff appraisals, reviews and provide coaching and guidance to all operations staff
Deputise for the Plant Manager during holidays and periods of absence
To be considered for this role you should have:

Experience at Shift Team Leader or Operations Manager role or similar in the power generation sector. This could be energy from waste, biomass, coal, CCGT etc
A relevant qualification such as HNC/ONC/BTEC level in an engineering discipline e.g. mechanical, electrical, chemical etc
Strong operational and commercial understanding and awareness
Legislative knowledge within the waste / EFW industry
Ideally some financial experience managing budgets
Ideally a NEBOSH or IOSH qualification
Package on offer:

A competitive basic salary
A performance related bonus of up to 20%
Medical cover
A company pension
Further benefits to be discussed
If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below or contact Will Gilbert at MC Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) / (url removed) for a confidential chat