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Astute's Renewables Team is exclusively partnering with Vida Bioenergy, a renewable energy provider in the Anaerobic Digestion sector with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Plant Manager for their new-build site located in Market Harborough.
The vital Plant Manager role comes with an excellent salary dependant on experience, private medical insurance and bonus.
If you're an experienced Plant Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role
Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:
Provide strategic leadership to ensure the safe and effective operation of the Wormslade site
Lead all aspects of site management, ensuring high standards in operations and maintenance
Inspire, coach, and develop the site operations team to build a high-performing, accountable culture
Strategically manage holiday scheduling and plant coverage to maintain continuous operational excellence
Champion compliance with legal and regulatory standards, setting the tone for integrity and responsibility
Cultivate a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and compliance across Wormslade and affiliated sites
Actively lead cross-site collaboration with UK and European peers to drive innovation and share best practices
Build and maintain strong, outcome-focused partnerships with key maintenance service providers
Lead the oversight of subcontractors, ensuring alignment with asset management goals and operational standards
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Relevant HND/HNC/City & Guilds qualification in an engineering or agricultural discipline
Proven experience in an industrial related field, such as agriculture, engineering, wastewater or recycling
Experience of operating either agricultural equipment or plant
Have a good basic knowledge of AD/biogas/feedstock, or be willing to learn
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Personal skills
The Plant Manager role would suit someone who is:
Strong communication skills to clearly convey expectations, inspire teams, and build positive stakeholder relationships
Resilience under pressure, maintaining composure and focus in challenging situations
Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to make sound, data-driven decisions
Adaptable and flexible in fast-paced, evolving operational environments
Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role
A competitive salary dependant on experience
A generous bonus
Pension Scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Income protection
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