Operations Manager

Operations Manager
Competitive Salary + Benefits (Dependent upon experience)
West Yorkshire

Our Client

Our client is a UK-based operator of large-scale thermal processing facilities, operating within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment. The organisation plays an important role in supporting essential infrastructure through the efficient treatment of residual materials, contributing to energy generation and environmental compliance. With a strong focus on operational discipline and asset performance, the business continues to invest in its facilities, systems and people to maintain high standards across its operations.

The Role

The Operations Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of a large-scale processing facility, ensuring safe and compliant plant performance. The role forms part of the site leadership team, maintaining operational control within a safety-critical environment. Responsibilities include managing operational teams, overseeing plant activities and ensuring adherence to health, safety and environmental standards.

The role will focus on delivering consistent performance through monitoring key operational targets, analysing data and implementing improvements to optimise reliability and efficiency. Working closely with maintenance and engineering teams, you will coordinate planned and unplanned activities, resolve operational issues and ensure consistent execution of operating procedures.

In addition, you will be responsible for departmental budgets and cost control, identifying opportunities to improve financial performance. You will lead and develop operational personnel, ensuring a structured and disciplined approach. Candidates will have experience within complex process or power generation environments, with strong technical understanding and the ability to maintain safe and consistent operations.

To Apply

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in a well-invested, operationally critical facility. Interested candidates are invited to apply accordingly. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

About Us

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