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

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Operations Manager to join a well-established, high-performing site within the heavy 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

• 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

Benefits

• 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.)

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