Operations and Performance Manager in Burton upon Trent

Are you ready to play a key role in supporting Vital Energi’s exciting growth strategy?

The Operations and Performance Manager is responsible for the safe, proper and efficient operation of the plant in accordance with Company policies and standards, under the direction of the Plant Manager. The job holder is also responsible for optimising the disposal of waste, generation of electricity and recovery of recyclates, ensuring operational activities meet and integrate with organisational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental licenses and general duty of care. They are responsible for achieving and improving operational performance against regulatory standards and key performance indicators.

As the Lead Senior Authorised Person (SAP), they will be responsible for the Site Safety Rules and their implementation.

The Role

• As a Lead Senior Authorised Person, be the custodian of the Site Safety Rules including their training, compliance and implementation.
• Ensure all activities in the plant are carried out with the highest regard for the health, safety & environmental consideration and well-being of all employees and customers on site.
• Thoroughly and promptly investigates any accidents or near misses in conjunction with the SHE department to ensure that any unsafe practices or conditions are addressed and eliminated immediately.
• Ensure compliance with the site Environmental Permit and other Environmental Legislation.
• Assist the SHEQ Manager with Environment Agency quarterly and annual reporting and the closure of Improvement Conditions.
• Systematically deliver accurate and timely compliance reporting ensuring compliance with essential contracts delivering BAU essential services.
• Direct and co-ordinate resources to meet plant and business requirements.
• Maintain and enforce company policies and procedures, environmental compliance, and health and safety requirements.
• Monitor and, where possible, improve plant performance against set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and standards.
• Meet agreed organisational performance plans within agreed budgets and timescales.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve plant objectives and drive a culture of high performance and quality.
• Create systems to collect and analyse data on employee performance to identify trends, challenges and opportunities for improvement.
• Review and interpret operating data and make appropriate changes in procedures to ensure continuous and efficient operations and maintenance.
• Certify that all data and paperwork is complete and accurate in accordance with company and legislative duty of care requirements.
• Oversee departmental document control, writing procedures, risk assessments and reports as required.
• Responsible for developing, maintaining and implementing operating and emergency procedures.
• Anticipates typical problems, identifies potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action.
• Troubleshoot equipment and assists in diagnosing problem areas.
• Diagnose performance issues and collaborate with others to implement effective solutions.
• Works with Management, Engineers and others to identify plant performance shortfalls and areas for continual improvement.
• Liaises with the Maintenance Manager, Technical & Engineering team and others regarding projects, maintenance, planned and unplanned outages and feasibility studies, evaluation, costing and programming of plant improvements.
• Manages all operational aspects of the plant including recruitment, induction, appraisal and training of operational staff in accordance with Company procedures.
• Oversee staff development through structured training programs which provide measurable improvements in productivity, resource utilisation and succession planning.

The Person

• Knowledge of construction detail and the installation and commissioning sequences of MEP Services.
• Understanding of planning and scheduling techniques.
• Understanding of project lifecycles from concept to handover.
• Proficiency in project management software Asta Powerproject.
• Relevant contractual knowledge including use of standard forms of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Recognised qualification in a construction related field.
• Have a background in engineering or process operations and hold the following qualifications: Degree or HND / HNC or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline (mechanical or electrical) and have previous SAP authorisation.
• A safety qualification, preferably IOSH or NEBOSH.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment, without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time‑limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK.