Randstad Construction & Property
Tilbury, Essex
Title: Operations Manager (Energy Recovery) Location: Thurrock, Essex Shifts: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week Salary: Circa £75,000 - £80,000 per annum + 20% Annual Bonus + Private Medical Our client is a national leader in energy recovery and an ethical firm dedicated to renewable energy solutions. This state-of-the-art Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) processes over 300,000 tonnes of waste annually, generating power for 60,000 homes. As the Operations Manager, you will provide critical operational leadership at our Energy Recovery Facility (ERF). Working as a key member of the site leadership team alongside the Plant, Safety & Compliance, and Engineering Managers, you will drive safety, staff engagement, and best-in-class facility performance. You are responsible for the consistent delivery of operational procedures, safety systems, and safe systems of work to ensure optimal energy recovery. Key Responsibilities: Operational Leadership: Manage the day-to-day operations of the ERF, ensuring strict adherence to Health and Safety, Environmental, and Site Permit legislation. Team Management: Provide direct leadership to 5 Shift Team Leaders and 1 Day Shift Team Leader, overseeing a total indirect staff of 18. Financial & Budgetary Control: Manage operations within annual budget guidelines, monitoring running costs (water, gas, electricity, chemicals) to minimize costs and environmental impact. Performance Optimization: Develop proactive strategies to maximize site productivity, minimize downtime, and prevent interruptions to power generation. Asset Care: Ensure the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is utilized to its full potential for plant routines and regulatory reporting. Compliance & Safety: Lead a "safety-first" culture, maintaining full accountability for preventing harm to health, safety, or the environment. Strategy & Planning: Assist in producing the ERF Business Plan and monitor progress against strategic company objectives. Requirements: Qualifications: Educated to at least ONC/HNC/HND level in a relevant technical discipline or a formal business qualification. Experience: Extensive people management experience within a large department or region at a senior level. Technical Knowledge: Proven knowledge of the waste industry and relevant legislative frameworks. Safety Expertise: Deep understanding of safe systems of work, including plant isolations and safety rules. Driving Licence: A full driving licence is required. Prefered: Relevant COTC or membership in the Chartered Institute of Waste Management. Benefits & Why Join? Financial Rewards : Benefit from a substantial 20% annual bonus, a Profit Share Scheme, and a contributory pension (up to 7%). Health & Security : Private Medical Insurance and physical/mental health support programs are provided as standard. Growth & Ambition : Access to continuous learning and clear pathways for progression in a "future-focused" national leader. Alternative Titles: ERF Operations Manager , Energy Recovery Facility Manager , Plant Operations Manager , Site Operations Lead , Senior Operations Manager , Production Manager , O&M Operations Manager , Head of ERF Operations. Commutable from: Grays, Tilbury, Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock, Chadwell St Mary, Purfleet-on-Thames, Stanford-le-Hope, Corringham, South Ockendon, Gravesend, Basildon, and Aveley. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Title: Operations Manager (Energy Recovery) Location: Thurrock, Essex Shifts: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week Salary: Circa £75,000 - £80,000 per annum + 20% Annual Bonus + Private Medical Our client is a national leader in energy recovery and an ethical firm dedicated to renewable energy solutions. This state-of-the-art Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) processes over 300,000 tonnes of waste annually, generating power for 60,000 homes. As the Operations Manager, you will provide critical operational leadership at our Energy Recovery Facility (ERF). Working as a key member of the site leadership team alongside the Plant, Safety & Compliance, and Engineering Managers, you will drive safety, staff engagement, and best-in-class facility performance. You are responsible for the consistent delivery of operational procedures, safety systems, and safe systems of work to ensure optimal energy recovery. Key Responsibilities: Operational Leadership: Manage the day-to-day operations of the ERF, ensuring strict adherence to Health and Safety, Environmental, and Site Permit legislation. Team Management: Provide direct leadership to 5 Shift Team Leaders and 1 Day Shift Team Leader, overseeing a total indirect staff of 18. Financial & Budgetary Control: Manage operations within annual budget guidelines, monitoring running costs (water, gas, electricity, chemicals) to minimize costs and environmental impact. Performance Optimization: Develop proactive strategies to maximize site productivity, minimize downtime, and prevent interruptions to power generation. Asset Care: Ensure the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is utilized to its full potential for plant routines and regulatory reporting. Compliance & Safety: Lead a "safety-first" culture, maintaining full accountability for preventing harm to health, safety, or the environment. Strategy & Planning: Assist in producing the ERF Business Plan and monitor progress against strategic company objectives. Requirements: Qualifications: Educated to at least ONC/HNC/HND level in a relevant technical discipline or a formal business qualification. Experience: Extensive people management experience within a large department or region at a senior level. Technical Knowledge: Proven knowledge of the waste industry and relevant legislative frameworks. Safety Expertise: Deep understanding of safe systems of work, including plant isolations and safety rules. Driving Licence: A full driving licence is required. Prefered: Relevant COTC or membership in the Chartered Institute of Waste Management. Benefits & Why Join? Financial Rewards : Benefit from a substantial 20% annual bonus, a Profit Share Scheme, and a contributory pension (up to 7%). Health & Security : Private Medical Insurance and physical/mental health support programs are provided as standard. Growth & Ambition : Access to continuous learning and clear pathways for progression in a "future-focused" national leader. Alternative Titles: ERF Operations Manager , Energy Recovery Facility Manager , Plant Operations Manager , Site Operations Lead , Senior Operations Manager , Production Manager , O&M Operations Manager , Head of ERF Operations. Commutable from: Grays, Tilbury, Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock, Chadwell St Mary, Purfleet-on-Thames, Stanford-le-Hope, Corringham, South Ockendon, Gravesend, Basildon, and Aveley. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Barnardos
Leeds, Yorkshire
Adoption Social Worker Barnardo's Adoption North England have a fantastic opportunity for social workers to join our busy team on a permanent full-time basis. Location of Post: the successful candidate will be on a hybrid contract with an office base in the North East area, primarily working from home. They will be expected to work across the region of their office base but there will be a need to work across the whole of the North of England depending on service need and attend monthly team meetings at the Leeds office, so travel across the whole region is essential. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who bring a passion for adoption work and for developing secure permanent homes for children. Objectives of Service As an Adoption Social Worker, you will work within a team of social workers, managers, and admin staff to recruit, train, assess and support prospective adopters in the North of England to provide safe, loving and nurturing families for children in need of permanent homes. You will work with our adopters, the placing authorities and other professionals to maintain the best quality of service, support and outcomes for children. Key tasks include: Assessment of prospective adopters and completion of assessment reports Attending relevant multi agency meetings such as CLA reviews, Placement Planning meetings and panels Timely recording and good communication with all professionals involved in placements Training delivery in both Group and Individual settings The post holder will contribute as part of the team to the training and assessment of new carers, and to maintaining the office duty system. After a suitable induction period the post holder will join the Helpline support rota (out of hours service). Please note this is not a full job description; other duties and responsibilities are allocated within the team according to experience and particular skills. Please also refer to additional information section below for a broader understanding of the role Supplementary Information A professional Social Work qualification and SWE registration are essential for this post as is experience in Family Placement, Child Protection or work with Looked After Children. The duties of this post require the applicant to have a full current driving license that enables them to drive in the UK and have use of a car and business use insurance. Barnardo's is, however, willing to consider any proposals put forward by applicants that would allow them to do the job by other means. When completing your application please refer to your skills and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information Document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. History of Service Barnardo's is a Voluntary Adoption Agency. Our head office is in Barkingside, Essex with branches throughout the UK. The Adoption North England team is part of the wider Family Placement service which also has adoption and fostering services throughout the UK. The Adoption North England team has office bases in Leeds and North Tyneside and covers a wide geographical area from the Scottish border in the North to South Yorkshire and Cheshire in the South and from Merseyside in the West to Humberside in the East. At Barnardo's we believe in children - no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.
Adoption Social Worker Barnardo's Adoption North England have a fantastic opportunity for social workers to join our busy team on a permanent full-time basis. Location of Post: the successful candidate will be on a hybrid contract with an office base in the North East area, primarily working from home. They will be expected to work across the region of their office base but there will be a need to work across the whole of the North of England depending on service need and attend monthly team meetings at the Leeds office, so travel across the whole region is essential. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who bring a passion for adoption work and for developing secure permanent homes for children. Objectives of Service As an Adoption Social Worker, you will work within a team of social workers, managers, and admin staff to recruit, train, assess and support prospective adopters in the North of England to provide safe, loving and nurturing families for children in need of permanent homes. You will work with our adopters, the placing authorities and other professionals to maintain the best quality of service, support and outcomes for children. Key tasks include: Assessment of prospective adopters and completion of assessment reports Attending relevant multi agency meetings such as CLA reviews, Placement Planning meetings and panels Timely recording and good communication with all professionals involved in placements Training delivery in both Group and Individual settings The post holder will contribute as part of the team to the training and assessment of new carers, and to maintaining the office duty system. After a suitable induction period the post holder will join the Helpline support rota (out of hours service). Please note this is not a full job description; other duties and responsibilities are allocated within the team according to experience and particular skills. Please also refer to additional information section below for a broader understanding of the role Supplementary Information A professional Social Work qualification and SWE registration are essential for this post as is experience in Family Placement, Child Protection or work with Looked After Children. The duties of this post require the applicant to have a full current driving license that enables them to drive in the UK and have use of a car and business use insurance. Barnardo's is, however, willing to consider any proposals put forward by applicants that would allow them to do the job by other means. When completing your application please refer to your skills and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information Document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. History of Service Barnardo's is a Voluntary Adoption Agency. Our head office is in Barkingside, Essex with branches throughout the UK. The Adoption North England team is part of the wider Family Placement service which also has adoption and fostering services throughout the UK. The Adoption North England team has office bases in Leeds and North Tyneside and covers a wide geographical area from the Scottish border in the North to South Yorkshire and Cheshire in the South and from Merseyside in the West to Humberside in the East. At Barnardo's we believe in children - no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.
