Megan Balmer

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading O&M provider in the energy sector, dedicated to delivering sustainable energy solutions and operational excellence, to recruit an Operations Manager for its biomass power plant in Sheffield.

This Operations Manager role comes with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

If you’re an Operations Manager looking to join an organisation that places safety, reliability and professional development at the heart of its operations, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Manager role Reporting to the Site Manager, you will:

• Oversee the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the biomass-fired combined heat and power plant.

• Lead and manage the operations team to achieve generation and availability targets.

• Ensure all plant processes, including turbine and boiler systems, are operated within environmental and safety standards.

• Maintain accurate operational logs and performance records.

• Support and implement the site’s maintenance strategy, including both planned and reactive activities.

• Manage compliance with statutory regulations such as LOLER and PUWER.

• Oversee environmental reporting, emission monitoring and permit compliance.

• Promote and enforce safe systems of work, risk assessments and operational procedures.

• Manage the identification and procurement of essential spares and consumables.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Qualified to at least ONC level or equivalent in an engineering discipline.

• Strong understanding of plant operations, process flow and maintenance systems.

• Proven experience in a power generation, waste incineration, or chemical processing environment.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop small teams in a technical setting.

• Excellent knowledge of safety systems, operational standards and environmental compliance.

• Capable of conducting audits, inspections and investigations to ensure continuous improvement.

  Personal skills The Operations Manager role would suit someone who is:

• A proactive and hands-on leader with strong communication skills.

• Committed to maintaining a positive and safe working culture.

• Technically competent with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise multiple operational demands.

• Dedicated to supporting sustainability and operational excellence within the renewable energy sector.

  Salary and benefits of the Operations Manager role

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

• Long service awards and employee recognition programme.

• Flexible benefits package.

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Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading District Heating company to recruit a Senior Combustion Engineer for their sites in London and the South. The Senior Combustion Engineer role comes with a competitive salary of up to £55,000 per annum + private medical insurance, company van and full benefits package. If you’re an experienced Commercial Gas Engineer and are looking to join a company with amazing progression opportunities, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Combustion Engineer role Reporting to the Technical Manager you will:  

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on commercial heating plant and equipment, including gas boilers, pumps, actuators, heat exchangers, pressurisation units, and associated pipework.
• Attend emergency call-outs and participating in the on-call rota (typically 1 in 4) to resolve plant failures and reinstate heating systems.
• Manage technical and project work, including root cause analysis, plant remediation planning, safe isolation procedures, and provide technical support to colleagues when required.
• Maintain accurate records and compliance, ensuring work orders, maintenance logs, and CRM systems are updated.
• Support team development by training and mentoring new engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proactively contribute to H&S improvements and incentives

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Commercial Gas Engineer or similar.
• Knowledge of heat network energy centres and plant rooms.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Gas or Plumbing
• Commercial Gas registration
• Full, clean UK Drivers Licence

  Personal skills   The Senior Combustion Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Confident to work independently and as part of a wider team
• Looking for meaningful progression within a fast-growing company
• Happy with travel as part of a field-based role

  Salary and benefits of the Senior Combustion Engineer role  

• Basic salary between £52,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE)
• Company van, laptop and mobile
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays with option to buy/sell an additional 5 days per year
• Continued learning and development
• Opportunity to join a fast-growing market-leader in district heating.

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