Plant Manager - Biogas in Hartlepool

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering exclusively with a key business and influential player in the UK Anaerobic Digestion market. The company are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to join them at their site in Hartlepool. The Plant Manager role comes with an excellent package which can be discussed upon application. If you're wanting to work for a key player in the UK biogas sector and be a part of this best in class then please submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role:

• Have full accountability for the site; its compliance, profitability and managing all operational aspects on a daily basis.
• Manage the site effectively to promote a positive, health and safety focussed culture.
• Liaise with all relevant governing bodies when necessary and deal with any escalations.
• Communicate tasks, responsibilities and expected levels of performance including conducting annual performance reviews, identifying training and development needs and chairing team briefs at the required level.
• Develop and maintain relationships with influential key internal and external stakeholders including customers, local government stakeholders and internal networks.
• Manage the Environmental Permit and its conditions, the Odour Management Plan and all relevant certifications for the site.
• Monitor digestate levels and ensure PAS 110 compliance.
• Attend safety management meetings when necessary.
• Be very commercially aware, with overall management on incoming feedstock and to ensure optimal gas yield and as a result, the best returns.
• Work on a 4 on 4 off day shift rotation.
• Other duties as required.

Professional qualifications:

• WAMITAB or willingness to work towards it.
• A relevant engineering degree is desired.
• NEBOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Personal skills:

• Prior experience working in anaerobic digestion or a similar field, such as water treatment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate teams.
• A problem-solver and team builder, capable of influencing a positive culture and driving operational improvements.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance, with a demonstrable commitment to maintaining a zero-harm culture.
• Experience in budget management and cost control, including site profit and loss responsibility.
• Confident communicator with the ability to lead Toolbox Talks, team meetings, and provide clear operational updates.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SCADA, CMMS or plant control systems.

Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role:

• Competitive Salary DOE (depending on experience).
• Private Healthcare, death in service + additional benefits.
• The opportunity to join a growing business within the renewable energy sector.

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.