Operations Manager

Title: Operations Manager (Energy Recovery)

Location: Thurrock, Essex

Shifts: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Circa £75,000 - £80,000 per annum + 20% Annual Bonus + Private Medical

Our client is a national leader in energy recovery and an ethical firm dedicated to renewable energy solutions. This state-of-the-art Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) processes over 300,000 tonnes of waste annually, generating power for 60,000 homes.

As the Operations Manager, you will provide critical operational leadership at our Energy Recovery Facility (ERF). Working as a key member of the site leadership team alongside the Plant, Safety & Compliance, and Engineering Managers, you will drive safety, staff engagement, and best-in-class facility performance. You are responsible for the consistent delivery of operational procedures, safety systems, and safe systems of work to ensure optimal energy recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership: Manage the day-to-day operations of the ERF, ensuring strict adherence to Health and Safety, Environmental, and Site Permit legislation.
• Team Management: Provide direct leadership to 5 Shift Team Leaders and 1 Day Shift Team Leader, overseeing a total indirect staff of 18.
• Financial & Budgetary Control: Manage operations within annual budget guidelines, monitoring running costs (water, gas, electricity, chemicals) to minimize costs and environmental impact.
• Performance Optimization: Develop proactive strategies to maximize site productivity, minimize downtime, and prevent interruptions to power generation.
• Asset Care: Ensure the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is utilized to its full potential for plant routines and regulatory reporting.
• Compliance & Safety: Lead a "safety-first" culture, maintaining full accountability for preventing harm to health, safety, or the environment.
• Strategy & Planning: Assist in producing the ERF Business Plan and monitor progress against strategic company objectives.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: Educated to at least ONC/HNC/HND level in a relevant technical discipline or a formal business qualification.
• Experience: Extensive people management experience within a large department or region at a senior level.
• Technical Knowledge: Proven knowledge of the waste industry and relevant legislative frameworks.
• Safety Expertise: Deep understanding of safe systems of work, including plant isolations and safety rules.
• Driving Licence: A full driving licence is required.
• Prefered: Relevant COTC or membership in the Chartered Institute of Waste Management.

Benefits & Why Join?

• Financial Rewards: Benefit from a substantial 20% annual bonus, a Profit Share Scheme, and a contributory pension (up to 7%).
• Health & Security: Private Medical Insurance and physical/mental health support programs are provided as standard.
• Growth & Ambition: Access to continuous learning and clear pathways for progression in a "future-focused" national leader.

Alternative Titles: ERF Operations Manager , Energy Recovery Facility Manager , Plant Operations Manager , Site Operations Lead , Senior Operations Manager , Production Manager , O&M Operations Manager , Head of ERF Operations.

Commutable from: Grays, Tilbury, Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock, Chadwell St Mary, Purfleet-on-Thames, Stanford-le-Hope, Corringham, South Ockendon, Gravesend, Basildon, and Aveley.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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