Site Manager – Anaerobic Digestion (Multi-Site)

Location: York

Salary: £60,000-£70,000 per annum + £6k car allowance

Sector: Renewable Energy | Anaerobic Digestion | Waste-to-Energy

Employment Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

H9 Talent Solutions is working with an established renewable energy and waste infrastructure business to recruit an experienced Site Manager to oversee the operation of two Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facilities in Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AD or renewable energy professional to take responsibility for the operational, commercial and environmental performance of two established facilities.

The successful candidate will lead experienced site teams, optimise plant performance and ensure both facilities operate safely, efficiently and in full compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.

The facilities include a food waste AD plant processing Animal By-Products (ABP), operating to PAS 110 standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of two AD facilities, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant performance.
• Optimise biological processes, CHP generation, heat utilisation and overall plant output.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Permits, APHA regulations and PAS 110 standards.
• Lead and develop operational teams, contractors and external service providers.
• Manage maintenance programmes, statutory inspections, RAMS and permit-to-work procedures.
• Take responsibility for site budgets, P&L performance, cost control, forecasting and operational reporting.
• Oversee feedstock procurement and associated commercial activities.
• Drive continuous improvement across operational performance, HSE and plant reliability.
• Work closely with senior management and technical support teams to achieve operational targets.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Anaerobic Digestion, waste processing, renewable energy or similar industrial facilities.
• Strong understanding of AD plant operations, biological processes and CHP generation.
• Knowledge of Environmental Permit compliance, APHA requirements and PAS 110.
• Experience managing operational teams, maintenance activities and external contractors.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budgeting, operational reporting and cost management.
• WAMITAB qualification in Anaerobic Digestion or a related discipline is highly desirable.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification, or willingness to obtain.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel between both Yorkshire sites.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Private medical and dental care
• Opportunity to manage two operational renewable energy facilities
• Long-term career development within an established energy infrastructure business

Interested?

If you're an experienced AD Site Manager, Plant Manager or Operations Manager looking for your next opportunity within the renewable energy sector, we'd be keen to speak with you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact H9 Talent Solutions.

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