Plant Manager

As Plant Manager, you’ll lead all aspects of the ERF’s operations – from safety, compliance, and reliability through to team development and commercial performance. You’ll drive a culture of excellence across the site, ensuring targets are achieved without compromising on safety or environmental integrity. Key Responsibilities * Act as the senior on-site representative, embedding a safety-first culture across the team. * Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001). * Deliver operational targets for plant availability, energy output, and waste throughput. * Full P&L ownership — prepare annual budgets, control costs, and report on financial performance. * Lead and develop a skilled, motivated team with a focus on performance, succession planning, and continuous improvement. * Work collaboratively with other departments (e.g. Commercial, Engineering, HR, SHEQ) to meet strategic and contractual goals. * Ensure site standards remain aligned with industry best practices and innovation. * Maintain full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements. Experience/Qualifications * Extensive leadership experience in power generation, energy from waste, or other process-driven, regulated environments. * Strong people management capabilities, with a track record of building high-performing teams. * Experience managing financial budgets, commercial KPIs, and P&L responsibilities. * A background in continuous improvement, operational reliability, and safety management. * Confidence working within a large corporate structure, while driving a localised, accountable team culture. * Experience in contract management and ensuring compliance with industry standards and legislation. Contacts Macy Carroll – Recruitment Consultant