Location
Widnes
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Negotiable
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the safe, compliant and efficient operation of our Widnes biomass fuel production site. You will have full responsibility for health & safety, environmental compliance, operational performance and site budgets, overseeing feedstock acceptance, stock management and fuel production. Leading the on-site team, you will embed a strong safety-first culture while driving performance across production, quality, maintenance coordination and housekeeping. You will also manage the operational relationship with the fuel offtake customer, ensuring specifications and service levels are consistently met.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the Widnes wood processing and biomass fuel facilities
- Delivering daily biomass fuel production to meet required quality, volume and customer demand
- Championing Health, Safety and Environmental standards across all site operations
- Using KPIs, data and reporting to drive performance across safety, production, quality and cost
- Owning fuel quality control, ensuring consistent standards and continuous improvement
- Working closely with contracts, logistics and customers to coordinate deliveries and resolve day-to-day operational issues
- Building and managing strong relationships with key customers and plant operators at a senior level
- Identifying and managing operational and contractual risks, escalating issues where required
- Leading, developing and performance-managing the operations team
- Planning and coordinating maintenance activities to maximise plant availability and minimise downtime
- Controlling budgets, optimising resources and delivering cost-effective operations
- Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction and efficiency gains
Benefits
Health cash plan & virtual GP access
Pension scheme & life assurance
Employee referral scheme
High street discounts
Driver representatives & employee forum
Personal development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Free eye tests
Experience
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in operations management, with at least 2 years in biomass fuel production or a related industry. Proven track record of managing large-scale production facilities and teams. Experience in an outsourced or contracted O&M environment is desirable. Engineering background preferred.
About you
Strong leadership and people management skills. Ability to engage with customers and external stakeholders on operational performance matters. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Proficiency in operational management software and tools. Knowledge of wood waste management practices and regulations. Strong analytical and financial management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively communicate with key stakeholders and plan maintenance schedules.
Qualifications
WAMITAB/COTC. IOSH or above. Minimum Level 5 in leadership apprenticeship or equivalent.
