Plant Manager

Zenoot Ltd; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in renewable energy is seeking an experienced senior operational manager to oversee performance and staff management. This role offers a competitive salary of £80,000 to £85,000 per annum, along with benefits such as life assurance and a pension scheme. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a similar power generation environment along with qualifications in engineering and QEH&S management systems.

Benefits

Life Assurance – 4x your basic annual salary

Pension Scheme with 4% employee and 5% employer contributions

25 days of holiday leave

Qualifications

• Extensive senior operational management experience, ideally within a similar power generation environment.
• Knowledge and experience of Standard Operating Procedures and their implementation.
• You must have the drive and motivation to be successful in leading a skilled power generation team.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of operational performance that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Work with operational teams to improve overall efficiency and reliability.

Skills

Senior operational management experience

Knowledge of QEH&S management systems

Team development

Operational experience of gasification plants

Education

Qualification in an Engineering discipline

NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA qualifications

Job description

Recruiter: Michael Page
Location: Motherwell
Salary: £80,000 to £85,000 + benefits
Application date: 15th Dec 2025

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation within the industrial renewable energy sector. The company operates as part of a medium-sized enterprise, offering a professional working environment and a commitment to operational excellence.

Job Description

• Delivery of operational performance that meets or exceeds the expectations of the Board of Directors and, at a minimum, meets the requirements of the contract with the asset owner.
• Delivery of operational and maintenance activities in accordance with all statutory legislation and EH&S regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Continuous development of a proactive EH&S culture at aligned with all operating companies including continuous improvement in performance and reporting.
• Work with the operational teams to improve the overall operational efficiency, reliability and output of the site, meeting or exceeding all key performance indicators, to maximise returns to the client.
• Daily Management of both the EFW and MRF including supervision of the senior staff and administration functions in-line with company procedures and systems.
• Accomplish financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analysing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe, secure, and legal work environment; developing personal growth opportunities. Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring,

The Successful Applicant

• Extensive senior operational management experience, ideally within a similar power generation environment.
• Operational experience of gasification plants would be advantageous.
• Qualification in an Engineering discipline (relevant to the waste industry or power industry) or equivalent experience (would be beneficial)
• Knowledge and experience of QEH&S management systems, implementation and continuous improvement and their relationship to the relevant laws and regulations.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA, etc., qualifications are advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience of Standard Operating Procedures, permit systems and their implementation and operation.
• Knowledge and experience of Maintenance Management systems and improvement tools and their implementation.
• Team development to include, recruitment, performance management, coaching and supervision.
• You must have the drive and motivation to be successful in leading a skilled power generation team.

What’s on Offer

• Salary ranging from £80,000 to £85,000 per annum.
• Life Assurance – 4x your basic annual salary.
• Company expenses covered.
• Pension Scheme with 4% employee and 5% employer contributions.
• 25 days of holiday leave.