Randstad CPE • Tilbury, Essex RM18 1AA
About this role
Title
Operations Manager (Energy Recovery)
Location
Thurrock, Essex
Shifts
Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Salary
Circa £75,000 - £80,000 per annum + 20% Annual Bonus + Private Medical
Our client is a national leader in energy recovery and an ethical firm dedicated to renewable energy solutions. This state-of-the-art Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) processes over 300,000 tonnes of waste annually, generating power for 60,000 homes.
As the Operations Manager, you will provide critical operational leadership at our Energy Recovery Facility (ERF). Working as a key member of the site leadership team alongside the Plant, Safety & Compliance, and Engineering Managers, you will drive safety, staff engagement, and best-in-class facility performance. You are responsible for the consistent delivery of operational procedures, safety systems, and safe systems of work to ensure optimal energy recovery.
Key Responsibilities
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Operational Leadership
Manage the day-to-day operations of the ERF, ensuring strict adherence to Health and Safety, Environmental, and Site Permit legislation.
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Team Management
Provide direct leadership to 5 Shift Team Leaders and 1 Day Shift Team Leader, overseeing a total indirect staff of 18.
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Financial & Budgetary Control
Manage operations within annual budget guidelines, monitoring running costs (water, gas, electricity, chemicals) to minimize costs and environmental impact.
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Performance Optimization
Develop proactive strategies to maximize site productivity, minimize downtime, and prevent interruptions to power generation.
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Asset Care
Ensure the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is utilized to its full potential for plant routines and regulatory reporting.
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Compliance & Safety
Lead a "safety-first" culture, maintaining full accountability for preventing harm to health, safety, or the environment.
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Strategy & Planning
Assist in producing the ERF Business Plan and monitor progress against strategic company objectives.
Requirements
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Qualifications
Educated to at least ONC/HNC/HND level in a relevant technical discipline or a formal business qualification.
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Experience
Extensive people management experience within a large department or region at a senior level.
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Technical Knowledge
Proven knowledge of the waste industry and relevant legislative frameworks.
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Safety Expertise
Deep understanding of safe systems of work, including plant isolations and safety rules.
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Driving Licence
A full driving licence is required.
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Prefered
Relevant COTC or membership in the Chartered Institute of Waste Management.
Benefits & Why Join?
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Financial Rewards
Benefit from a substantial 20% annual bonus, a Profit Share Scheme, and a contributory pension (up to 7%).
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Health & Security
Private Medical Insurance and physical/mental health support programs are provided as standard.
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Growth & Ambition
Access to continuous learning and clear pathways for progression in a "future-focused" national leader.
Alternative Titles
ERF Operations Manager , Energy Recovery Facility Manager , Plant Operations Manager , Site Operations Lead , Senior Operations Manager , Production Manager , O&M Operations Manager , Head of ERF Operations.
Commutable from
Grays, Tilbury, Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock, Chadwell St Mary, Purfleet-on-Thames, Stanford-le-Hope, Corringham, South Ockendon, Gravesend, Basildon, and Aveley.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.