Job Description

Plant Manager – Energy from Waste Operations

Altera Recruitment Group is working in partnership with a leading energy and resource recovery business to appoint an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at a flagship Energy-from-Waste (EfW) near Glasgow . The Plant Manager is a critical leadership role overseeing site performance, compliance, safety, and strategic development to ensure excellence in operations and environmental responsibility.

Key Responsibilities of a Plant Manager:

• Lead day-to-day operations of the EfW and MRF site, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality (QEH&S) standards.
• Drive performance by meeting and exceeding plant KPIs, availability, and operational efficiency metrics.
• Manage all internal teams and external interfaces including contractors, regulators, and service providers.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and cost control activities to meet company and client targets.
• Develop and nurture a high-performing workforce, including recruitment, training, and performance management.

Candidate Requirements

• Significant experience in senior operational management, ideally within energy, power generation, or waste sectors.
• Strong technical understanding of EfW processes – experience with gasification plants is highly desirable.
• Relevant qualifications in engineering or equivalent industry experience; NEBOSH, IOSH, or IEMA certifications are advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex regulatory environments, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels.

What’s on Offer

• Salary offering up to £80,000 - £85,000 depending on experience.
• Performance Bonus Scheme
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Pension Contribution: 5% employer, 4% employee with salary sacrifice option.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus enhanced sick pay scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact at a strategically important facility, delivering operational excellence and driving innovation in the renewable energy sector.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Megan Weald l Altera Recruitment Group.