Plant Manager (Designate)

Introduction

Indaver leads the field in sustainable waste management in Europe. Our trademark is delivering high quality, cost effective services in the municipal, industrial and specialist hazardous waste markets. We offer Total Waste Management and Waste-to-Energy solutions. 

Our Waste-to-energy facility in Meath produces electricity to power the equivalent of 32,000 homes annually. The similarly-sized NESS plant in Aberdeen became fully operational in December 2023, whilst we're in the construction phase for our much larger Rivenhall (Essex) project, which will be capable of converting 595,000 tonnes of waste per annum. As well as these assets, we have professionally trained waste operatives throughout the region representing Indaver on client sites within Pharma and Petrochem industries. This client need is growing significantly year-on-year.

In addition to this above organic growth, acquisitions are also part of the future strategy; a recent example being the purchase of BIP Organics (now Indaver Solvents) and BIP Environmental in Cheshire during 2022.

We take a long-term view, which is why sustainability is at the core of our business and also our company culture. In December 2023, Indaver took over the responsibility of Operations & Maintenance of the NESS Energy from Waste facility in Aberdeen. The contract, awarded by local local authorities, is due to run for 20 years. 

Due to retirement, we now have a unique, newly-formed position, which will assist with our Management succession. The successful candidate will work closely with the existing NESS management team to ensure a smooth transition. Excellent opportunity for an experienced Production/Maintenance/Operations Manager, looking for their next step up.  Apply today!

Main Role & Responsibilities

• Operational running and control of the installations to meet the set budgets and emissions
• 100% of budgeted availability and running to maximum capacity
• Manage shutdowns to run efficiently and within timescales
• Ensure continuous improvements are facilitated and implemented correctly
• Ensure high maintenance standards
• Manage the relationship with the appointed Authorities
• Ensure the plant is adequately staffed with the right people, who are competent and trained to fulfil their roles
• Ensure team are developed and motivated to continuously improve
• Ensure Training is appropriate and adequate for all staff
• Demonstrate leadership and professionalism throughout

The above gives a flavour of the position and forms part of the overall Job Description.

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Qualifications & Experience required

• Degree in Engineering preferred
• Additional degree in Business Management or equivalent experience - beneficial
• Master’s degree or evidence of ability to think at this level - beneficial
• More than 5 years of industrial managerial experience, preferably in waste management, power generation, mining, steam plant or petrochemicals - 
• Strong people management skills
• Experience with safety & environmental management systems
• Knowledge and experience with regards to Continuous Process’ (metallurgy, power generation, cement industry, petrochemicals)
• Business acumen
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders
• Environmental legislation & policy
• Microsoft suite of software
• SAP (or any ERP) Experience beneficial

Offer

At Indaver we provide an excellent range of benefits to provide our colleagues with the additional support and flexibility to enable a truly enjoyable work life balance.

• Competitive Salaries
• Company car/car allowance
• Annual performance bonus
• Attractive pension scheme
• Paid Private Healthcare
• 25 days paid holiday plus statutory bank holidays, increasing with service
• Long service rewards
• Paid Educational, study and exam leave to support further learnings
• Paid family leave
• Mobile/Laptop
• Tax saver and Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Death in Service insurance provided
• Employee Assistance programme
• Wellness programme
• Referral incentive

Work Pattern and Location

40 hours per week - Monday -Friday. 0800 - 1630 on-site at NESS Energy from Waste facility in Aberdeen. Part of the Management Rota (1 in 5 weeks)