Biogas Plant Manager

Astute's Renewable Energy team is partnering with a UK leading business in anaerobic digestion that provides cost-effective, low carbon, food and organic waste management. We are looking to recruit an experienced Plant Manager for their site in North Warwickshire

The strategically important Plant Manager role comes with a salary of up to £65,000 life assurance, employer pension and additional benefits package.

If you're an experienced Plant Manager who has experience with COMAH regulations and are looking to work for a leading business within the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role

Reporting to the Area Manager you will:

Optimising process plant operations
Managing feedstock processing and planning
Weekly and monthly reporting of plant efficiency, trends and analysing data
Providing the highest level of safety and environmental standards, HAZOP, DSEAR, ATEX control measures
Managing the site in compliance with COMAH regulations
Providing solutions to technical variances
Site maintenance and coordination of PPM
Be part of on call and weekend shift cover
Be responsible for cost control and budgets
Managing external contractors when necessary
Drafting RAMS and being accountable for HSE
Managing the relationships with external bodies, such as the Environmental Agency
Managing on site colleagues, such as Operators and Engineers and be responsible for development and training
Capable of first line mechanical maintenance and raising more complex faults to an on-call-team
Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, such as chemical or mechanical is an advantage
Mobile Plant (telehandler, loading shovel) licence or time served experience
WAMITAB or a willingness to work towards
NEBOSH or willingness to train towards
Full UK Driving Licence is essential

Personal skills

The Plant Manager role would suit someone who is:

Experienced in anaerobic digestion or a similar heavy processing environment at a managerial or supervisory level
Experience working on a COMAH regulated site
Hands on a leads by example
Excellent computer literacy
A mentality towards a continuous improvement and a genuine passion for the industry
Excellent people management skills

Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role

Salary of up to £65,000 depending on experience
Healthcare and life assurance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Employer pension
Bonus
Overtime
Additional benefits discussed at interview
The chance to join a leading business within the renewable energy sector

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