Operations Manager in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £77,000 (Plus OTE up to 20% bonus + £9,000 car allowance)
Shift: Days

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Operations Manager to join a well-established, high-performing site within the heavy process sector. This is a senior position within the site management team, responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the facility, leading a team of around 20+ direct/indirect reports.

Reporting into the Plant Manager, you will play a key role in driving a strong safety culture, operational performance and team development—while working closely with Maintenance to maximise availability and reliability.

Power / Process / Heavy Industrial Operations

• Supervisory / leadership experience within an Operations + Engineering function (step-up considered if you’re already deputising)
• Background in one of the following (or similar heavy industrial environments)
• Strong working knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation
• Experience with safe systems of work, including Safety Rules / Permit-to-Work

• Qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline
• Detailed knowledge of process plant associated with steam-powered electricity generation (or similar)
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage third parties/contractors effectively
• Resilient, hands-on, performance-driven approach with the ability to influence at all levels

• IOSH / NEBOSH
• Experience within mass burn Energy from Waste (EFW)
• Proven experience delivering change programmes that improve operational/business performance

• Excellent benefits package including:
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Car / car allowance scheme (incl. EV options)
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Training & progression (IOSH/NEBOSH development supported)
• Employee Assistance Programme + wellbeing platform
• Recognition scheme / refer-a-friend / flexible benefits (high street savings, Cycle to Work, Gymflex, etc.)

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details, contact Antony Edwards at Pioneer Selection.

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