Details:
- Salary: £600 - 70,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: York ENG
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Site Manager – Anaerobic Digestion (Multi-Site)
Location: York
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 per annum + £6k car allowance
Sector: Renewable Energy | Anaerobic Digestion | Waste-to-Energy
Employment Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
H9 Talent Solutions is working with an established renewable energy and waste infrastructure business to recruit an experienced Site Manager to oversee the operation of two Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facilities in Yorkshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AD or renewable energy professional to take responsibility for the operational, commercial and environmental performance of two established facilities.
The successful candidate will lead experienced site teams, optimise plant performance and ensure both facilities operate safely, efficiently and in full compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.
The facilities include a food waste AD plant processing Animal By-Products (ABP), operating to PAS 110 standards.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the day-to-day operation of two AD facilities, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant performance.
Optimise biological processes, CHP generation, heat utilisation and overall plant output.
Ensure compliance with Environmental Permits, APHA regulations and PAS 110 standards.
Lead and develop operational teams, contractors and external service providers.
Manage maintenance programmes, statutory inspections, RAMS and permit-to-work procedures.
Take responsibility for site budgets, P&L performance, cost control, forecasting and operational reporting.
Oversee feedstock procurement and associated commercial activities.
Drive continuous improvement across operational performance, HSE and plant reliability.
Work closely with senior management and technical support teams to achieve operational targets.
Experience & Qualifications
Proven experience managing Anaerobic Digestion, waste processing, renewable energy or similar industrial facilities.
Strong understanding of AD plant operations, biological processes and CHP generation.
Knowledge of Environmental Permit compliance, APHA requirements and PAS 110.
Experience managing operational teams, maintenance activities and external contractors.
Strong commercial awareness, including budgeting, operational reporting and cost management.
WAMITAB qualification in Anaerobic Digestion or a related discipline is highly desirable.
IOSH Managing Safely qualification, or willingness to obtain.
Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel between both Yorkshire sites.
Package & Benefits
Competitive basic salary
Performance-related bonus
Private medical and dental care
Opportunity to manage two operational renewable energy facilities
Long-term career development within an established energy infrastructure business
Interested?
If you're an experienced AD Site Manager, Plant Manager or Operations Manager looking for your next opportunity within the renewable energy sector, we'd be keen to speak with you.
For a confidential discussion, please contact H9 Talent Solutions.
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