Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Application Deadline: 13 July 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Middlesbrough

Reporting To: Director - Site & Commercial Operations

Description

Our Business px PEOPLE, their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for px Group's continuing growth and success story. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. For more information visit

The Opportunity We are now recruiting for a Plant Manager. The Plant Manager is responsible for the management of the Biomass Power Plant, ensuring compliance to and delivery of the px Group Operating Standard through leadership, direction and management of strategy, actions and results.

You'll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the safe, compliant and effective running of the Biomass Power Plant. Ensuring all SHEQ, legislative and business requirements are met, maintained and improved.
• Be the site role model consistently demonstrating px's zero harm SHEQ and risk management strategies, Company values, behaviours, policies, culture and practices.
• Build, maintain and manage effective and timely client relationships balancing and delivering px and client requirements to ensure safe, efficient asset running and excellent & adaptable customer/client service.
• Develop, lead, communicate and deliver the Annual Operating Plan, including overall philosophy, procedures and systems for the site. Consistently achieve required performance measures and statutory and management reporting. Ensure their effective communication, understanding and monitoring by all employees.
• Effectively plan, justify, control and optimise budgets, financial considerations and contracts.
• Drive the delivery of commercial KPI targets by aligning teams, establishing clear accountability, and ensuring consistent execution across all operational functions.
• More responsibilities can be found on the Role Profile.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree-qualified in a scientific or engineering discipline, or possess equivalent industry experience with a proven track record of operational leadership and technical expertise.
• NEBOSH general certificate or be willing to attain within an agreed timeframe
• Extensive experience within the energy sector or other high-hazard, safety-critical industries, delivering operational excellence in complex environments.
• Demonstrated success in the management, optimisation, and lifecycle stewardship of energy generation and major assets.
• Proven leadership experience operating at senior management level within the energy sector or comparable industries, driving business performance and strategic objectives.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands on operational oversight.

What you will receive from us

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contribution towards eye test and glasses
• Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
• Long Service Awards
• Employee recognition scheme - ELITE Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Benefits Package
• Onsite parking

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.