Deputy Operations Manager
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Deputy Operations Manager
Job Reference: FCC - 100372 | Location: Allington, Kent (ME16 0LE) | Function: Energy from Waste | Salary: Competitive (actual: £53,095 - £73,006) | Status: Full Time | Job Type: Permanent | Hours: 37.5 per week
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Deputy Operations Manager
Salary: £53,095 - £73,006 (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Allington EFW, ME16 0LE
As a Deputy Operations Manager at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you will play a key role in supporting the senior management team by providing front-line operational leadership at the Allington Energy from Waste facility.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient day-to-day operation of the site and will step in for the Operations Manager in their absence. This role is central to ensuring high operational standards while supporting a 24/7 operational environment.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working across a flexible operational rota to support site requirements.
Our promise to you
- Competitive salary
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- On-the-job training and career progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, Cycle to Work scheme and Gymflex membership (where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
What will you be doing?
- Supporting the Operations Manager in the safe, compliant and efficient running of the Allington EfW facility
- Acting as Operations Manager in their absence
- Providing Senior Authorised Person (SAP 2) duties up to 33kV and assistance for LV apparatus and mechanical plant
- Managing and leading the Day Operations department
- Ensuring compliance with site safety rules, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] policies, procedures and Environmental Permit conditions
- Leading investigations into significant accidents, incidents and near misses
- Providing leadership during outages and supporting HVSP and SAP activities
- Promoting and enforcing safe systems of work across the site
- Leading continuous improvement initiatives across safety, training, housekeeping and operational performance
- Managing contractors to ensure compliance with site safety systems
- Carrying out risk assessments, audits and Duty of Care checks
- Reducing environmental impact while maintaining high operational efficiency
- Developing and mentoring employees, ensuring competency, training and certification requirements are met
What are we looking for?
- SAP (Senior Authorised Person) experience (LV, Mechanical and HV) – essential
- A minimum of an HNC in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent operational experience
- At least five years’ supervisory experience within a steam-powered power plant operations environment
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental legislation
- Experience working with permit-to-work systems and operational procedures
- Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills
- Ability to influence, motivate and develop teams
- Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
- Good commercial awareness and IT skills (Microsoft Office and CMMS/ERP systems)
- A flexible approach to working within a 24/7 operational environment
About us
We are [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
Operating over 200 facilities across the UK and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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