At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop the Operations team for a sustainable Energy from Waste facility.
- Company: Join FCC Environment, a leader in waste and resource management.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 25 days leave, private healthcare, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on climate change while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience and knowledge of health and safety legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further.
As an Operations Manager at FCC Environment, you will fulfil a senior role within the site management team and be responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the Energy from Waste facility. You will provide leadership and direction to the Operations team, ensuring safe operational continuity and stable plant performance, effective team development and continuous improvement across the site.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.
Our promise to you:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave + Statutory Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Car Allowance
- Bonus Scheme
- Private Health Care
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend
- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, and many more (where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
What will you be doing?
- Leading, managing and developing the Operations team to support a strong team-working culture
- Ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the facility
- Working closely with the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Manager to promote a safe working environment
- Overseeing shift patterns, team availability and operational coverage
- Supporting accident, incident and near-miss reporting processes where required
- Managing the development, delivery and review of operational procedures
- Working closely with Maintenance teams to maximise plant availability and performance
- Supporting planned and unplanned outages safely and effectively
- Managing departmental budgets and external technical support contracts where required
- Supporting the Operations Team to ensure maximum plant availability
- Deputising for the Plant Manager when required
What are we looking for?
- A credible and experienced leader with strong leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Proven experience of leading, developing and motivating teams
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Detailed knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation relevant to steam-powered electricity generation
- Knowledge and experience of Safe Systems of Work, Safety Rules and Permit to Work systems
- Minimum HNC in a relevant engineering discipline
- Minimum of five years supervisory experience within an operations and engineering environment
- Experience working with process plant related to steam-powered electricity generation
- Computer literacy
- The ability to communicate, influence and work collaboratively at all levels
- A flexible, performance-driven approach with commitment and resilience
About us:
Severn Waste Services is the public face of municipal waste management in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. We are proud to be part of FCC Environment, one of the nation's leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise waste sent to landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
We operate numerous facilities across England, Scotland, and Wales, employing around 4,200 dedicated people. The UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been more critical. We need innovative individuals who are up for the challenge of tackling climate change. We need people with fresh ideas. We need you. Together, we will meet the UK's waste management and energy recovery needs.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.
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Operations Manager employer: FCC Environment
At FCC Environment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values sustainability and innovation. Our hybrid work model allows for flexibility while providing opportunities for professional growth and development within the environmental sector. Join us to be part of a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and offers competitive benefits, making a meaningful impact in landfill gas compliance.
