Power Generation

Deputy Operations Manager
Salary: c£70,000
Maidstone, Kent

MC Technical Recruitment is currently looking to recruit a Deputy Operations Manager to join an Energy from Waste facility in Maidstone.

This role will involve supporting the Operations Manager in the safe, compliant & efficient operation of the plant, providing operational leadership across a 24/7 environment & ensuring high standards of safety, environmental compliance & plant performance are maintained at all times.

As a Deputy Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Operations Manager in the day-to-day running of the Energy from Waste facility.
• Acting as Operations Manager in their absence
• Providing Senior Authorised Person (SAP 2) duties up to 33kV & support for LV apparatus & mechanical plant.
• Leading and managing the Day Operations department.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, Environmental Permit conditions & company procedures.
• Leading investigations into accidents, incidents & near misses.
• Other duties as required.

To be considered for this role you should have:

• SAP (Senior Authorised Person) experience across HV, LV & Mechanical systems.
• A minimum HNC qualification in an engineering discipline or equivalent operational experience.
• At least five years’ supervisory experience within a steam-powered power generation environment.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety & environmental legislation.
• Experience working with permit-to-work systems & operational procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication & people management skills.
• A flexible approach to working within a 24/7 operational environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading business with huge growth potential.

The offer:
• c£70,000
• A performance related bonus
• Life Assurance
• A company pension
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme & additional flexible benefits
• Training & career progression opportunities

To apply:
If you are interested in this role please apply via the link below or contact Matt George at MC Technical Recruitment on 07414220177 / matt@mctechnical.co.uk for a confidential chat.