Biogas Plant Manager

Biogas Plant Manager

Full-Time 65000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage a biogas plant, optimising operations and ensuring safety standards.
  • Company: Join a leading UK business in renewable energy and waste management.
  • Benefits: Earn up to £65,000 with healthcare, pension, and 25 days holiday.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and training.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while developing your career.
  • Qualifications: Experience in anaerobic digestion and COMAH regulations is essential.

The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.

Astute's Renewable Energy team is partnering with a UK leading business in anaerobic digestion that provides cost-effective, low carbon, food and organic waste management. We are looking to recruit an experienced Plant Manager for their site in North Warwickshire. The strategically important Plant Manager role comes with a salary of up to £65,000, life assurance, employer pension and additional benefits package.

If you're an experienced Plant Manager who has experience with COMAH regulations and are looking to work for a leading business within the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role:

  • Reporting to the Area Manager you will:
  • Optimising process plant operations
  • Managing feedstock processing and planning
  • Weekly and monthly reporting of plant efficiency, trends and analysing data
  • Providing the highest level of safety and environmental standards, HAZOP, DSEAR, ATEX control measures
  • Managing the site in compliance with COMAH regulations
  • Providing solutions to technical variances
  • Site maintenance and coordination of PPM
  • Be part of on call and weekend shift cover
  • Be responsible for cost control and budgets
  • Managing external contractors when necessary
  • Drafting RAMS and being accountable for HSE
  • Managing the relationships with external bodies, such as the Environmental Agency
  • Managing on site colleagues, such as Operators and Engineers and be responsible for development and training
  • Capable of first line mechanical maintenance and raising more complex faults to an on-call-team
  • Other duties as required

Professional qualifications:

  • Qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, such as chemical or mechanical is an advantage
  • Mobile Plant (telehandler, loading shovel) licence or time served experience
  • WAMITAB or a willingness to work towards NEBOSH or willingness to train towards
  • Full UK Driving Licence is essential

Personal skills:

  • The Plant Manager role would suit someone who is:
  • Experienced in anaerobic digestion or a similar heavy processing environment at a managerial or supervisory level
  • Experience working on a COMAH regulated site
  • Hands on and leads by example
  • Excellent computer literacy
  • A mentality towards continuous improvement and a genuine passion for the industry
  • Excellent people management skills

Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role:

  • Salary of up to £65,000 depending on experience
  • Healthcare and life assurance
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Employer pension
  • Bonus
  • Overtime
  • Additional benefits discussed at interview
  • The chance to join a leading business within the renewable energy sector

Biogas Plant Manager employer: Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd

Join a leading business in the renewable energy sector as a Biogas Plant Manager in North Warwickshire, where you will benefit from a competitive salary of up to £65,000, comprehensive healthcare, and a generous holiday allowance. Our work culture prioritises safety, continuous improvement, and employee development, offering you the opportunity to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact on sustainable waste management. With a commitment to supporting diverse backgrounds and fostering a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a forward-thinking industry.

Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd

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Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Biogas Plant Manager

COMAH Regulations
Anaerobic Digestion
Process Plant Operations
Data Analysis
Safety Standards (HAZOP, DSEAR, ATEX)
Cost Control and Budget Management
People Management