At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the safe and efficient operation of a Biomass plant while managing teams and compliance.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking energy company focused on sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Earn up to £70,000 with a comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a commitment to safety and operational excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in renewable energy while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified Senior Authorised Person with engineering qualifications and relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Astute's Power team is partnering with an energy company to recruit a Plant Manager / SAP for its Biomass site in Lincolnshire.
The Plant Manager comes with a salary up to £70,000 + benefits package.
If you're an experienced Senior Authorised Person, with experience in biomass or similar steam-raising plants submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role
- Take overall responsibility for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the CHP plant.
- Act as the Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for electrical systems and switching operations.
- Lead and develop operations, maintenance and engineering teams to achieve high performance standards.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental and engineering regulations.
- Manage statutory inspections, Written Schemes of Examination and asset integrity programmes.
- Oversee planned outages, maintenance activities and contractor performance.
- Drive plant reliability, efficiency and availability through effective operational management.
- Manage site budgets, expenditure and operational performance against agreed targets.
- Ensure environmental permits and compliance obligations are maintained at all times.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, efficiency and commercial performance.
- Professional qualifications
- Fully qualified Senior Authorised Person (SAP); any high voltage switching experience is a bonus.
- Degree, HNC or HND qualified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- BOAS Manager accreditation and extensive experience managing industrial boiler and steam systems highly desirable, or relevant hands‑on experience.
- Strong knowledge of statutory regulations including PSSR, LOLER, DSEAR, PUWER, Electricity at Work Regulations and Environmental Permitting requirements.
- Personal Skills
- A confident and visible leader who can motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams.
- Calm and decisive under pressure, with excellent technical judgement and problem‑solving skills.
- Committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational excellence.
Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager
- Starting Salary of £70,000
- Benefits package
- Opportunity to join a new Biomass site
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.
We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.
Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.
We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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