The Role
Lead and manage safe, compliant, and efficient operation of a biomass power plant. Ensure SHEQ and regulatory compliance, deliver the Annual Operating Plan, manage budgets and KPIs, maintain client relationships, and provide strategic and hands-on leadership of site teams.
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Our Business
px PEOPLE, their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for px Group’s continuing growth and success story. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. For more information visit www.pxlimited.com
The Opportunity
We are now recruiting for a Plant Manager.
The Plant Manager is responsible for the management of the Biomass Power Plant, ensuring compliance to and delivery of the px Group Operating Standard through leadership, direction and management of strategy, actions and results.
px PEOPLE, their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for px Group’s continuing growth and success story. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. For more information visit www.pxlimited.com
The Opportunity
We are now recruiting for a Plant Manager.
The Plant Manager is responsible for the management of the Biomass Power Plant, ensuring compliance to and delivery of the px Group Operating Standard through leadership, direction and management of strategy, actions and results.
You’ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver the safe, compliant and effective running of the Biomass Power Plant. Ensuring all SHEQ, legislative and business requirements are met, maintained and improved.
- Be the site role model consistently demonstrating px’s zero harm SHEQ and risk management strategies, Company values, behaviours, policies, culture and practices.
- Build, maintain and manage effective and timely client relationships balancing and delivering px and client requirements to ensure safe, efficient asset running and excellent & adaptable customer/client service.
- Develop, lead, communicate and deliver the Annual Operating Plan, including overall philosophy, procedures and systems for the site. Consistently achieve required performance measures and statutory and management reporting. Ensure their effective communication, understanding and monitoring by all employees.
- Effectively plan, justify, control and optimise budgets, financial considerations and contracts.
- Drive the delivery of commercial KPI targets by aligning teams, establishing clear accountability, and ensuring consistent execution across all operational functions.
- More responsibilities can be found on the Role Profile.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree-qualified in a scientific or engineering discipline, or possess equivalent industry experience with a proven track record of operational leadership and technical expertise.
- NEBOSH general certificate or be willing to attain within an agreed timeframe
- Extensive experience within the energy sector or other high-hazard, safety-critical industries, delivering operational excellence in complex environments.
- Demonstrated success in the management, optimisation, and lifecycle stewardship of energy generation and major assets.
- Proven leadership experience operating at senior management level within the energy sector or comparable industries, driving business performance and strategic objectives.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational oversight.
What you will receive from us
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Contribution towards eye test and glasses
Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
Long Service Awards
Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible Benefits Package
Onsite parking
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.
Contribution towards eye test and glasses
Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
Long Service Awards
Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible Benefits Package
Onsite parking
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.
About
px Group is a fully integrated infrastructure solutions business which delivers net zero and stakeholder success through elite performance in the safety, availability, reliability and efficiency of energy infrastructure, industrial processes and related commercial activities - unlocking value for our customers as a trusted partner. Part of the Ara Partners portfolio of companies, Ara Partners is a private equity firm specialising in industrial decarbonisation investments.
Skills Required
- Degree-qualified in a scientific or engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience
- NEBOSH general certificate or willingness to attain within an agreed timeframe
- Extensive experience within the energy sector or other high-hazard, safety-critical industries delivering operational excellence
- Proven experience in management, optimisation, and lifecycle stewardship of energy generation and major assets
- Proven leadership experience operating at senior management level driving business performance and strategic objectives
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational oversight
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The Company
What We Do
px Group is a fully integrated infrastructure solutions business that owns and manages energy, chemicals, and industrial assets, focusing on delivering net zero and stakeholder success through elite performance in energy infrastructure and industrial processes, driving decarbonisation and efficiencies.
