Safety & Compliance Manager (ERF / Waste to Energy)

Title: Safety & Compliance Manager (ERF / Waste to Energy)

Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire

Shifts: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Circa 55,000 - 60,000 per annum + 10% Bonus + Extensive Benefits Package

The Company:

My client is a national energy recovery company, with over 300 sites across the country. This ethical, sector-leading firm is seeking a Safety & Compliance Manager with experience in the industrial/manufacturing/power industry or similar environment to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

They invest a lot in their employees, reward hard work, and prioritize well-being. In return, they expect you to uphold high standards and commitment to ensure plant reliability. This is a great opportunity to join a business that offers growth and security from day one, with options for progression within a leading trendsetter for renewable energy.

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate would be a competent health and safety manager comfortable working in heavy-duty environments such as ERF/waste to energy, power generation sites, paper mills, or industrial manufacturing.

You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a comprehensive Safety and Health monitoring regime for the site, ensuring that all activities are conducted in accordance with relevant laws, company policies, and industry best practices while prioritizing safety at all times. You will also oversee power generation processes and all environmental regulations including permitting and licensing.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a H&S manager working on a similar/industrial site.
• Awareness of relevant management standards ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO50001.
• Knowledge of the technical aspects and quality of waste management (preferred).
• Must hold IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent Health and Safety Qualification.
• Extensive knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Practical experience using root cause analysis tools/software, and data management systems to interpret and support investigations.
• Adhere to all Company Policies & Procedures and ensure Incident reporting procedures, Management Guide, and any financial/accounting systems are logged.
• Strong leadership skills to develop a new team with a no-compromise approach to health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Able to work with the Management Team to embed a safety and compliance-focused culture within a complex workplace.
• Experience of permitted/regulated activities and processes, preferably within controlled emissions environments.
• Knowledge and experience of Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS).
• Knowledge of the energy from waste/power industry, including legislative knowledge.
• IOSH/NEBOSH safety qualification (or equivalent).
• Thorough understanding of environmental regulations and technical aspects of waste management.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits:

• Yearly Bonus (up to 10% of your basic salary).
• Quick progression and training available.
• Contributory pensions scheme (up to 7%).
• Friendly, sociable work environment.
• Profit Share Scheme.
• Competent and organised team.
• Discounts on retail store products and holidays.
• Physical safety and mental health support.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.