Plant Manager

As Plant Manager for the power plant, you will report directly to the Project Director whilst working closely with other stakeholders both UK and internationally based.

• To develop and gain approval for Biomass projects Business Plans that comply with company strategic objectives. Monitor their progress and report variances and recommend corrective actions as required
• Lead, manage and motivate a multifunctional team across a multi - site business. Engaging and developing all the employees to maximise their potential to themselves and the business
• Remain abreast of industry developments, technological advances and operational practices and use these where appropriate to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of each project
• Manage operations, maintenance, administration, economy, personnel matters, and local relations
• Oversee the long-term performance of the asset and its ability to generate money sustainably
• Seek out synergies and efficiencies in operational activities, pricing and customer service
• Ensure optimisation of production and production planning
• Leading the site management team to enable and assist them to deliver the full accountabilities of their roles
• Manage the day-to-day recruitment and have overall responsibility for the operation of the project ensuring that all Health and Safety, Environmental, Site License and other legislation is adhered to, whilst also ensuring that the detail defined within the O&M contract is also included
• Coordinate the development of the business with the key Regional Business personnel and by interface with other Company Departments e.g. Business Development
• Coordinate fuel reception, plans, budgets, reports and the implementation of safety and environmental guidelines

You have a strong technical education e.g., as a Mechanical, Electrical or Marine Engineer, preferably combined with a commercial background. You have significant experience in the Power Industry in a managerial role, preferably with experience from a biomass fired power plant. You work seamlessly with MS Office and/or similar software, and you have experience with finance and accounting, as well as reporting on management level.

Do you have substantial knowledge and experience in operation, maintenance and management of a biomass fired plant? If so, you might be our new Plant Manager at our Cramlington Biomass CHP plant.

Some occasional and ad-hoc national travel may be required.

You are experienced with safety legislation and environmental permits, and with ISO9001/14001/45001 and their application. As an experienced people manager, you rely on your natural impact, flexibility and cooperative disposition. You are self-motivated and enjoy handling a variety of tasks in an ever-changing setting, always looking to ensure long-term success.

You must have the right to work in the UK in order to apply.

This role is a full-time role contracted for 40 hours per week.

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• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to earn an annual bonus (depending on business performance)
• Salary Exchange Pension contributions
• Fixed employer Pension contribution of 6%
• 34 days annual leave (inclusive of the 8 statutory Bank Holidays) with the addition of 1 extra days annual leave for every 5 years of service
• Contractual sick pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance cover
• Health Care Cash Plan