Site Manager - Anaerobic Digestion Plant

CS 33814

Site Manager - Anaerobic Digestion Plant

East Yorkshire

£65,000 - £70,000 + Benefits

Lead the day-to-day operation of a renewable energy plant and play a key role in the UK's transition to a cleaner, greener future.

We're looking for an experienced AD Site Manager to take ownership of the safe, compliant and efficient operation of an anaerobic digestion facility in East Yorkshire.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll have responsibility for plant performance, environmental compliance, team management, maintenance coordination and continuous improvement.

If you have experience managing an AD plant and want to build your career within the rapidly growing renewable energy sector, this could be an excellent opportunity.

What you'll be doing

As the AD Site Manager, you'll take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring the plant operates safely, efficiently and in line with its environmental and operational requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the daily operation of the AD plant to maximise uptime, efficiency and output
Monitoring and optimising the biological performance of the digestion process
Coordinating feedstock deliveries, storage and blending
Managing digestate storage, handling and export
Monitoring plant outputs including biogas, biomethane, electricity, heat and digestate
Taking ownership of the site's Environmental Permit and ensuring compliance with Environment Agency requirements
Managing PAS
110 compliance, environmental records and waste management documentation
Leading site health & safety, including RAMS, safe systems of work and site inductions
Managing internal and external audits across environmental, H&S, fire and insurance requirements
Investigating incidents, near misses and non-conformances and implementing corrective actions
Leading and developing the onsite team of operators, technicians and contractors
Managing rotas, training, competency assessments and performance
Coordinating planned preventative maintenance with engineering teams and external contractors
Supporting breakdown response, root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions
Managing site assets, critical equipment and spare parts
Monitoring plant KPIs and reporting on energy output, gas production, digester health and feedstock usage
Supporting budgets, procurement and cost control
Identifying opportunities to improve plant performance, reduce costs and increase commercial returns

What we're looking for

You'll need previous experience managing an anaerobic digestion plant, together with the ability to lead a team and take ownership of site operations.

You'll ideally have:

Strong knowledge of plant operation and process systems
The ability to interpret PFDs and P&IDs
Good understanding of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance
Previous experience managing and developing operational teams
Knowledge of health & safety legislation including PUWER, LOLER and COSHH
Experience using SCADA systems, process monitoring and operational reporting
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm during breakdowns and emergencies
A proactive, organised and safety-focused approach
The ability to work both hands-on and strategically

Desirable experience

It would be advantageous if you have:

An engineering, environmental science or process operations qualification
WAMITAB/COTC - or willingness to obtain
IOSH or NEBOSH

Experience with biogas upgrading, CHP or biomethane injection
Knowledge of agricultural operations and digestate management

Why join?

This is an opportunity to take a key leadership position within a rapidly expanding clean energy sector.

You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on plant performance while developing your career within a…