Plant Manager in Grantham, Lincolnshire

Plant Manager

Altera Recruitment Group is supporting a specialist renewable energy business in the search for a Plant Manager to lead the operation of a Power plant in Lincolnshire.

This is a key leadership position with responsibility for the safe, efficient and commercially successful operation of the plant. Reporting to the Project Director, the successful candidate will oversee site operations, maintenance, financial performance and personnel, while working closely with stakeholders across the wider business.

The role would suit an experienced power industry professional with a strong technical background, proven people management skills and a clear understanding of operational performance, health and safety, and environmental compliance. Experience within biomass or renewable baseload power generation would be particularly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities of the Plant Manager

• Lead the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the plant, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, environmental permits, site licences and contractual obligations.

• Optimise plant availability, production planning and long term asset performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and commercial returns.

• Oversee operational budgets, business plans, financial reporting and performance monitoring, implementing corrective actions where required.

• Lead, develop and motivate a multidisciplinary site team, supporting recruitment, employee development and effective day to day management.

• Coordinate fuel reception, maintenance planning, safety and environmental procedures, while working with internal stakeholders to identify operational improvements.

Candidate Requirements

• A strong technical education in Mechanical, Electrical, Marine Engineering or a related discipline, ideally supported by commercial experience.

• Significant management experience within the power generation industry, ideally within a power plant or renewable baseload energy environment.

• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, environmental permits and relevant management systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

• Experience with financial management, budgeting, reporting and the commercial performance of an operational asset.

• Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, engage stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.

What's on Offer

• Competitive starting salary and the opportunity to earn an annual performance-related bonus.

• 34 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, with additional leave based on length of service.

• Private medical insurance and a healthcare cash plan, subject to successful completion of probation.

• Employer pension contribution of 6%, life assurance and contractual sick pay.

• Employee Assistance Programme and access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme, subject to successful completion of probation.

Working Arrangements

This is a full time, site based position in Lincolnshire, contracted for 40 hours per week. Occasional national travel may be required.

If you are an experienced Plant Manager or power generation professional looking for a key leadership opportunity within renewable energy, Altera Recruitment Group would welcome a confidential conversation.

Please apply with your most up to date CV to find out more.