Deputy Operations Manager

Description:

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Deputy Operations Manager to work at an Energy from Waste plant in Gloucestershire.

The Deputy Operations Manager role comes with competitive salary of £45,718 - £68,577 depending on experience plus benefits, and as Monday to Friday working hours.

If you're an experienced Shift Team Leader or Operations professional, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Deputy Operations Manager role

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:

Assist with overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure safety, efficiency and compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.
Work alongside the Maintenance team to plan and coordinate operational maintenance activities including plant upgrades, shutdowns, and projects to support reliable plant performance.
Act as the Senior Authorised Person (SAP) when required.
Provide operational leadership by managing permit-to-work systems, assessing risks, and ensuring safe working practices are followed.
Drive health, safety, environmental, quality, and compliance performance through audits, inspections, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support with contractor management on site when required.
Assist with the development and support of the operations team through coaching, training, competency management, and by providing leadership cover for senior management when required.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Strong operations experience within the power generation sector, particularly energy from waste, CCGT or biomass plants.
Prior experience acting as a Senior Authorised, or Authorised Person with excellent understanding of H&S legislation and safe systems of work.
Experience with leading and managing operational teams in a similar capacity.
Ideally, candidates will have a minimum Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline.
An IOSH or NEBOSH certificate would be an advantage.

Personal skills

The Deputy Operations Manager role would suit someone who is:

Able to lead, motivate and develop teams
Looking for a step-up into operations management

Salary and benefits of the Deputy Operations Manager role

Basic salary between £45,718 - £68,577 per annum
Monday to Friday working hours
25 days of annual leave + Bank Holidays
Pension contribution
On the job training and progression
Other flexible benefits
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