Isle of Sheppey, Kent | Up to £60,000 | Permanent | 37.5 hours per week
Know anaerobic digestion inside out and ready to take the next step in your career?
RecruitME is recruiting an AD Site Manager for an established renewable energy business operating an anaerobic digestion and biomethane production facility on the Isle of Sheppey.
This is an opportunity to take responsibility for an established AD plant, with your main priority being to lead, support and develop the existing team of operators, ensuring the facility continues to operate safely, reliably and efficiently.
We are looking for someone with practical anaerobic digestion experience and the confidence to lead people. You could already be an AD Site Manager, or an experienced AD Operator, Senior Operator, Team Leader or Supervisor ready to step into a management position.
Your understanding of anaerobic digestion operations is essential, but you do not need to have held a Site Manager title previously. What matters is your ability to lead by example, make sound operational decisions and get the best from your team.
The AD Site Manager role
Reporting to the Area Manager, you will take ownership of daily site operations, providing clear leadership and direction to the existing team.
Lead, motivate and develop the operational team, creating a positive, accountable and supportive working environment.
Organise daily activities, allocate responsibilities and maintain high operational standards.
Oversee anaerobic digestion processes, identifying and resolving production and performance issues.
Support operators through coaching, training, regular feedback and performance development.
Coordinate planned maintenance, reactive repairs and specialist contractors to minimise downtime.
Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
Ensure the site operates within its environmental permit and applicable regulatory requirements.
Monitor plant performance, operational costs and budgets, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Work closely with the Area Manager and wider operational support teams.
Manage the out-of-hours call-out rota and provide cover when required.
What we are looking for
Previous hands-on experience working within an anaerobic digestion plant is essential.
You will have a sound understanding of AD processes, plant equipment, operational challenges and the importance of maintaining stable biological and mechanical performance.
Experience supervising, leading or supporting operational teams, or clear evidence that you are ready to take on that responsibility.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate, coach and develop colleagues.
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