Operations Manager

Astute People are working exclusively with a leading Energy from Waste Operator to recruit an Operations Manager for their new build plant in Walsall. This facility has capacity to process 436,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating nearly 50MW of power for the surrounding area. We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operational activities on site, ensuring key performance indicators are met and to run the plant safely and efficiently while aligning production with the short‑ and long‑term strategy of the station.

If you have the relevant experience (see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and Duties of the Operations Manager Role Overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the plant Day‑to‑day management of 20+ operations staff including shift teams and day staff Ensuring the facility operates and complies with environmental regulations at all times Liaising with the Maintenance Manager and other relevant personnel regarding project maintenance, outages, and programming of plant improvements Overseeing third‑party contractors Preparing the annual budget for the operations department for review and working within this budget Liaising with company directors and managers as well as external stakeholders Working with the Facility Manager and Maintenance Manager in the recruitment of staff Deputising for the Facility Manager when required Professional Qualifications Ideally a degree in a relevant engineering field An apprenticeship trained in an engineering discipline Relevant qualification in Health & Safety such as IOSH / NEBOSH Full UK driving licence Personal Skills At least five years of operational / engineering management experience on a large process plant, ideally in power generation – candidates from other power, utilities, refineries, petrochemical, COMAH etc will also be considered At least five years in a senior supervisory position with budget / commercial experience (forecasting, P/L, contract management) Experience in plant mobilisation and commissioning to handover, highly advantageous Salary and Benefits Highly competitive salary (ask for further details) Bonus package Pension Comprehensive benefits Opportunity to join a brand new Energy from Waste plant INDPOW Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.

We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. #J-18808-Ljbffr