Operations Manager

enfinium Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

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About The Role

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.

About Us

Who are enfinium?

enfinium is one of the largest energy-from-waste businesses in the UK and an industry leader in the conversion of non-recyclable residential and business waste into heat and partially renewable power. enfinium currently has a platform of six (two in construction) strategically located facilities across the UK. Today, enfinium has an annual waste processing capacity of over 2.3 million tonnes, and a total combined electric generating capacity of 265MW (gross) - enough energy to power more than 500,000 UK homes. enfinium is owned by infrastructure investment funds managed by Igneo Infrastructure Partners.

Kemsley is a combined heat and power facility that processes up to 657,000 tonnes of residual waste. This produces enough energy to power more than 160,000 UK homes and businesses. Kemsley also provides steam to DS Smith to support their renewable energy requirements.

At enfinium we're guided by five principles, we use these to make sure we're not only doing a great job, but we're doing it in the right and safe way:

One Team - Pride Matters - Safety on Purpose - Make a positive impact - Take Ownership

Join us in our journey of becoming a Decarbonisation Powered by Waste facility.