Plant Manager – ERF

Company: Veolia
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Location: North East
Job Description:

Job Title: Plant Manager Chilton Biomass

Salary: Competitive Salary plus Veolia Benefits

Grade: GGS 14

Location: Chilton (Durham)

What you’ll be doing:

  • Responsible for overall performance of the business unit
  • Direction and coordination of all aspects of the Biomass Plant, liaising with the site Operations Manager and Maintenance Manager
  • Drive high levels of plant performance
  • Assist in establishing annual goals and objectives while supporting the strategy for the business unit
  • Maintain profit and loss ratios
  • Deliver operational efficiencies and cost‑saving solutions
  • Act with a large degree of autonomy
  • Manage and support your teams to be the best that they can be
  • Prepare annual budgets
  • Interact with internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis
  • Liaise with relevant experts within your region and across the business to design and implement technical solutions
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement
  • Communicate business objectives, performance and other matters of business to staff

What we’re looking for:

  • Previous technical experience from a continuous process background
  • Degree, or equivalent in an engineering discipline
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Previous experience of working at a senior level
  • Ability to successfully support and manage your teams by offering them guidance and taking a mentor approach to your direct reports
  • Negotiating and influencing skills
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Familiar with Industrial Health and safety compliance
  • Power Generation Experience
  • NEBOSH

EEO Statement: We’re also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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Posted: April 20th, 2026