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Plant Manager
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 80,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Crofthead, West Lothian
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Plant Manager – Energy from Waste Operations
Altera Recruitment Group is working in partnership with a leading energy and resource recovery business to appoint an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at a flagship Energy-from-Waste (EfW) near Glasgow . The Plant Manager is a critical leadership role overseeing site performance, compliance, safety, and strategic development to ensure excellence in operations and environmental responsibility.
Key Responsibilities of a Plant Manager:
* Lead day-to-day operations of the EfW and MRF site, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality (QEH&S) standards.
* Drive performance by meeting and exceeding plant KPIs, availability, and operational efficiency metrics.
* Manage all internal teams and external interfaces including contractors, regulators, and service providers.
* Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and cost control activities to meet company and client targets.
* Develop and nurture a high-performing workforce, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
Candidate Requirements
* Significant experience in senior operational management, ideally within energy, power generation, or waste sectors.
* Strong technical understanding of EfW processes – experience with gasification plants is highly desirable.
* Relevant qualifications in engineering or equivalent industry experience; NEBOSH, IOSH, or IEMA certifications are advantageous.
* Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex regulatory environments, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels.
What’s on Offer
* Salary offering up to £80,000 - £85,000 depending on experience.
* Performance Bonus Scheme
* Comprehensive Benefits
* Pension Contribution: 5% employer, 4% employee with salary sacrifice option.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus enhanced sick pay scheme.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact at a strategically important facility, delivering operational excellence and driving innovation in the renewable energy sector.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Megan Weald l Altera Recruitment GroupBefore You Apply
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