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 a Plant Manager for their site in Colchester
The strategically important Plant Manager role comes with a salary of up to £52,000, life assurance, employer pension and additional benefits package.
If you’re an experienced Plant Manager 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:
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Optimising process plant operations
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Managing feedstock processing and planning
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Weekly and monthly reporting of plant efficiency, trends and analysing data
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Providing solutions to technical variances
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Site maintenance and coordination of PPM
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Be part of on call and weekend shift cover
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Be responsible for cost control and budgets
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Managing external contractors when necessary
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Drafting RAMS and being accountable for HSE
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Managing the relationships with external bodies, such as the Environmental Agency
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Managing on site colleagues, such as Operators and Engineers
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Capable of first line mechanical maintenance and raising more complex faults to an on-call-team
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Other duties as required
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, such as chemical or mechanical is an advantage
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Mobile Plant (telehandler, loading shovel) licence or time served experience
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NEBOSH or willingness to train towards
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Full UK Driving Licence is essential
Personal skills
The Plant Manager role would suit someone who is:
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Experienced in anaerobic digestion or a similar heavy processing environment at a managerial or supervisory level
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Hands on a leads by example
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Excellent computer literacy
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A mentality towards a continuous improvement and a genuine passion for the industry
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Excellent people management skills
Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role
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Salary of up to £52,000 depending on experience
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Healthcare and life assurance
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Employer pension
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Bonus
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Overtime
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Additional benefits discussed at interview
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The chance to join a leading business within the renewable energy sector
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