Kelsey Bakovljev

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy from waste operator to recruit an Operations Manager for its Gloucester site.

The Operations Manager role comes with a salary of £56,080 to £70,100, a pension, and benefits.

If you’re an Operations Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that focuses on safe and compliant energy recovery, submit your CV to apply today.

 

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

• Lead health, safety, and environmental compliance, including risk assessments and incident reporting

• Manage and maintain the Safe System of Work in line with site rules

• Oversee operational performance, reliability, and plant availability

• Support and develop the Operations Team through supervision and training

• Ensure compliance with site permits and regulatory standards

• Collaborate with other departments to meet plant targets

• Manage operations during outages and unplanned events

• Deliver against departmental budgets and strategic plans

• Act as deputy for the General Manager when required

 

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering degree

• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

• At least five years’ experience in a supervisory operations or engineering role

• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation

• Experience in steam-powered electricity generation or similar

 

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

• Able to lead teams and build strong working relationships

• Experienced in delivering performance improvements

• Comfortable using data to support decisions

• Confident managing contractors and external partners

 

Salary and benefits of the Operations Manager role

• Salary of £56,080 to £70,100

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• Career development support

• Recognition and referral schemes

• Flexible benefits including retail savings, cycle scheme, and wellbeing services