Operations Manager – enfinium Kemsley
Powering a Sustainable Future
At enfinium, we are driven by our purpose to turn waste into power and help create a world without landfill. Our Kemsley facility plays a crucial role in this mission, and we’re looking for an inspiring Operations Manager to lead our team, optimise performance, and champion a culture of safety and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about sustainability, operational excellence, and making a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Why Join Us?
- Shape a Sustainable Future – Be at the forefront of reducing landfill waste and generating low-carbon energy.
- Grow with Us – We invest in our people, offering structured training, career development, and progression opportunities.
- Culture of Collaboration – Join a supportive, high-performing team that values innovation, inclusivity, and safety above all else.
- Rewarding Work & Benefits – We offer a competitive salary, bonus scheme, pension plan, and a benefits package designed to support your well-being.
Your Role: Driving Operational Excellence
As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Kemsley plant. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will lead a skilled team, drive process improvements, and help shape the future of energy recovery at enfinium.
Key Responsibilities:
- Empowering People – Recruit, mentor, and develop an engaged operations team, ensuring they have the skills and confidence to succeed.
- Optimising Performance – Lead plant operations, continuously seeking ways to enhance efficiency, reliability, and productivity.
- Managing Budgets & Costs – Control departmental expenditure, drive cost efficiencies, and implement financial improvement plans.
- Championing Safety & Compliance – Ensure that health, safety, and environmental best practices are embedded in everything we do, maintaining compliance with the site Environmental Permit.
- Responding to Challenges – Act as a Senior Authorised Person, managing plant breakdowns, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring a robust emergency response plan is in place.
- Innovating for the Future – Identify opportunities for plant and process improvements, implementing innovative and commercially viable solutions.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a forward-thinking and results-oriented leader with a strong technical background and the ability to inspire teams. If you’re a problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Your Experience & Qualifications:
- Technical Expertise – Degree or Higher National Diploma/Certificate in a relevant Engineering discipline (Mechanical or Electrical) or equivalent experience.
- Operational Leadership – Proven experience leading multi-disciplined teams in a complex process-driven environment, ideally in energy, power, or heavy industry.
- Industry Knowledge – Strong understanding of combustion, steam, and water systems, with hands-on experience in plant operations.
- People Leadership – A natural leader who fosters teamwork, develops talent, and drives a positive workplace culture.
- Financial Acumen – Experience in managing budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Safety-First Approach – Comprehensive knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation and best practices.
- Innovative Problem-Solving – A proactive mindset, with the ability to analyse challenges, make data-driven decisions, and implement effective solutions.