Renewable Energy

Plant Manager

£90,000 + Bonus

Oxford

MC Technical Recruitment is currently looking to recruit a Plant Manager for a Energy Recovery Facility based near Oxford.

As the Plant Manager, you will have full responsibility for the Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), leading a committed team toward operational excellence. Your primary focus will be to embed safety, predictability, reliability, and availability into every decision and action. You’ll cultivate a strong culture of ownership and accountability, championing a safety-first approach in all aspects of the operation.

As Plant Manager you will be responsible for:

• Lead the ERF site team, promoting a strong safety-first culture.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001).
• Achieve and report on targets for plant availability, waste throughput, and energy production.
• Drive a culture of performance, continuous improvement, and staff development.
• Manage site financials, including P&L ownership, budgeting, and cost control.
• Align operational practices with industry best standards and implement improvements.
• Maintain legal and regulatory compliance.

To be considered for this role you should have:

• Proven track record of leading large technical teams or departments at a senior management level.
• Strong financial acumen, with hands-on experience managing P&L, budgeting, and financial performance.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and manage corporate management systems effectively.
• Senior leadership experience within power generation or a comparable process-driven environment.
• Extensive experience in contract management, including negotiation, execution, and performance oversight.

What’s on offer:

• A performance related bonus
• Car Allowance
• Medical cover
• Life Assurance
• A company pension

To apply:

If you are interested in this role please apply via the link below or contact Darren at MC Technical Recruitment on 01489533030 / darren@mctechnical.co.uk for a confidential chat.