Site Manager - Anaerobic Digestion Plant

Description:

CS 33814

Site Manager - Anaerobic Digestion Plant

East Yorkshire

£65,000 - £70,000 + Benefits

Lead the day-to-day operation of a renewable energy plant and play a key role in the UK's transition to a cleaner, greener future.

We're looking for an experienced AD Site Manager to take ownership of the safe, compliant and efficient operation of an anaerobic digestion facility in East Yorkshire.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll have responsibility for plant performance, environmental compliance, team management, maintenance coordination and continuous improvement.

If you have experience managing an AD plant and want to build your career within the rapidly growing renewable energy sector, this could be an excellent opportunity.

What you'll be doing

As the AD Site Manager, you'll take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring the plant operates safely, efficiently and in line with its environmental and operational requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the daily operation of the AD plant to maximise uptime, efficiency and output
Monitoring and optimising the biological performance of the digestion process
Coordinating feedstock deliveries, storage and blending
Managing digestate storage, handling and export
Monitoring plant outputs including biogas, biomethane, electricity, heat and digestate
Taking ownership of the site's Environmental Permit and ensuring compliance with Environment Agency requirements
Managing PAS110 compliance, environmental records and waste management documentation
Leading site health & safety, including RAMS, safe systems of work and site inductions
Managing internal and external audits across environmental, H&S, fire and insurance requirements
Investigating incidents, near misses and non-conformances and implementing corrective actions
Leading and developing the onsite team of operators, technicians and contractors
Managing rotas, training, competency assessments and performance
Coordinating planned preventative maintenance with engineering teams and external contractors
Supporting breakdown response, root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions
Managing site assets, critical equipment and spare parts
Monitoring plant KPIs and reporting on energy output, gas production, digester health and feedstock usage
Supporting budgets, procurement and cost control
Identifying opportunities to improve plant performance, reduce costs and increase commercial returnsWhat we're looking for

You'll need previous experience managing an anaerobic digestion plant, together with the ability to lead a team and take ownership of site operations.

You'll ideally have:

Strong knowledge of plant operation and process systems
The ability to interpret PFDs and P&IDs
Good understanding of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance
Previous experience managing and developing operational teams
Knowledge of health & safety legislation including PUWER, LOLER and COSHH
Experience using SCADA systems, process monitoring and operational reporting
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm during breakdowns and emergencies
A proactive, organised and safety-focused approach
The ability to work both hands-on and strategicallyDesirable experience

It would be advantageous if you have:

An engineering, environmental science or process operations qualification
WAMITAB/COTC - or willingness to obtain
IOSH or NEBOSH
Experience with biogas upgrading, CHP or biomethane injection
Knowledge of agricultural operations and digestate managementWhy join?

This is an opportunity to take a key leadership position within a rapidly expanding clean energy sector.

You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on plant performance while developing your career within a business focused on delivering carbon-negative renewable natural gas and supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.

You'll receive:

Competitive salary
Private healthcare / medical benefits
Long-term career development
WAMITAB training where appropriate
PPE and safety training
The opportunity to work within a growing renewable energy businessThe opportunity

This isn't a role where you'll simply oversee operations from an office.

You'll be at the heart of the plant, leading people, solving operational challenges, improving performance and ensuring the facility continues to operate safely and efficiently.

If you're an experienced AD professional ready to take ownership of a site and make a real impact in renewable energy, we'd like to hear from you.

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To apply for this position please send your CV to or call (phone number removed) ext 202