Plant Manager Permanent

Our client is a leading company within the environmental sector, delivering pioneering, sustainable solutions to their clients waste management needs. They have developed the most innovative on-site clinical waste treatment service that the NHS has seen in over two decades.

As part of their growth in this exciting area they are looking to employ a Plant Manager to oversee the operations at their East London premises.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Plant Manager will manage the day to day plant operations in accordance with license obligations, Operating Procedures and Health & Safety Procedures, including KPI Targets, business objectives and overall management of site personnel.

This is a hands-on engineering / operations role so may suit an engineer with supervisory experience looking to take the next step into a plant manager position, or an already established depot / site manager with a solid engineering background looking to join a rapidly growing company.

The key points the Plant Manager will be responsible for will be;-

* Supervisory management of site personnel including team leaders and maintenance technicians.

* Provide out of hours assistance to the site via phone, site visits and utilisation of the maintenance technician

* Maintain continuity of operations in line with license and H&S requirements and on site PPC permit including liaison with Environment Agency

* Manage operation spending and budgets

* Liaison with customers and regulators as required

* Manage Plant Admin in conjunction with admin personnel

* Assist with Recruitment, Discipline Staff Training

This is not exhaustive and the successful candidate will be required to have flexibility and the ability to think ‘outside the box’.

Ideally the successful candidate will have experience in the following areas;

* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

* Significant engineering experience with associated qualifications e.g. HNC / HND in mechanical engineering, 17th Edition Electrical an advantage

* Heavy process plant experience and management of associated Health, Safety and Environmental concerns

* Excellent people management experience with associated communication skills for staff and customers

* An understanding on waste legislation, studying for WAMITAB or willing to complete this with the Client

* Technical expertise with the capability of undertaking running repairs, contractor control and permit to work.

* Good knowledge of IT e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint

This is an excellent opportunity to join a UK leader in a modern clinical waste management environment. So if you would like to join a rapidly growing company who have a clearly defined path to success and sustainability please apply and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch