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Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading company within the energy sector to recruit a General Manager to work across two sites in Gloucester and Dudley.
This crucial General Manager role comes with a competitive salary and benefits package.
If you're a General Manager with experience in the EfW industry, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Operations Director (Energy Division), you will:

Oversee the safe and efficient operation of two power plants.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Manage site budgets, financial forecasting, and cost control measures.
Lead and develop a high-performing operations team.
Monitor plant performance, ensuring operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities and contractors.
Implement and optimise maintenance strategies to maximise plant reliability and availability.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

A degree in engineering, waste management, or a related discipline.
Strong technical knowledge of EfW operations and waste management.
Proven experience in managing EfW or similar industrial facilities.
Familiarity with SHEQ standards and compliance requirements.
Financial and budget management experience.

Personal skills

The General Manager role would suit someone who:

Has strong leadership and team management skills.
Is commercially astute with the ability to drive operational efficiencies.
Can develop and implement strategic improvements.
Is adaptable and capable of managing change in a dynamic environment.
Communicates effectively at all levels, both internally and externally.

Salary and benefits of the General Manager role

Competitive salary
Benefits package including pension, bonus, and career development opportunities
INDPOW

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