Operations Manager

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £77,000 (Plus OTE up to 20% bonus + £9,000 car allowance)
Shift: Days

Job Role of the Operations Manager

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Operations Manager to join a well-established, high-performing site within theheavy process sector. This is a senior position within the site management team, responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the facility, leading a team of around 20+direct/indirect reports.

Reporting into the Plant Manager, you will play a key role in driving a strong safety culture, operational performance and team development-while working closely with Maintenance to maximise availability and reliability.

Sector

Power / Process / Heavy Industrial Operations

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Operations Manager

• Supervisory / leadership experience within an Operations + Engineering function (step-up considered if you're already deputising)
• Background in one of the following (or similar heavy industrial environments)
• Strong working knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation
• Experience with safe systems of work, including Safety Rules / Permit-to-Work

Essential Requirements for the Operations Manager

• Qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline
• Detailed knowledge of process plant associated with steam-powered electricity generation (or similar)
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage third parties/contractors effectively
• Resilient, hands-on, performance-driven approach with the ability to influence at all levels

Desirable Requirements

• IOSH / NEBOSH
• Experience within mass burn Energy from Waste (EFW)
• Proven experience delivering change programmes that improve operational/business performance

The Operations Manager will benefit from:

• Excellent benefits package including:
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Car / car allowance scheme (incl. EV options)
  • Life insurance
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Training & progression (IOSH/NEBOSH development supported)
  • Employee Assistance Programme + wellbeing platform
  • Recognition scheme / refer-a-friend / flexible benefits (high street savings, Cycle to Work, Gymflex, etc.)