Plant Manager - Wednesbury

CS 32980 Plant Manager | West Midlands | Full-Time Wednesbury £60,000 - £65,000 + Package Take Full Control of a Regulated Treatment Plant - and Be Rewarded for Doing It Right If you're currently running - or heavily involved in - wastewater, sewage, or regulated treatment operations, this role is built for someone like you. This is not a "keep the lights on" position. This is a lead-from-the-front Plant Manager role where safety, compliance, uptime, and cost control sit squarely with you - and where strong operational leadership is recognised. Package On Offer: Car allowance of £400 per month (total £4,800 per year) Performance bonus up to 20% (KPI based) (up to c. £12,000 - £13,000) Pension: 7% employee 7% employer Private Medical Insurance Death in Service Cover 2x salary 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after 5 years) + bank holidays Employee Assistance ProgrammeWhy This Role Will Catch Your Attention You already know the realities of regulated treatment environments: Permits, inspections, and audits never stop Safety failures are not an option Asset reliability and compliance must coexist Teams perform best when leadership is visible and decisiveThis role gives you ownership, authority, and clear KPIs - so you can run the plant properly, not just react to problems. What You'll Own Safety, Health & Environmental Performance Set and enforce site standards across health, safety, and environment Drive incident reduction and behavioural safety improvements Lead investigations, corrective actions, and disciplinary processes Deliver zero permit breaches, zero discharges, and zero reportable emissionsOperational & Maintenance Performance Plan and optimise treatment operations to meet service and compliance targets Coordinate closely with maintenance and project functions to maximise uptime Remove non-value-adding activity that increases risk or cost Ensure the plant consistently meets operational KPIsCost Control & Financial Accountability Control treatment, disposal, labour, and maintenance costs Deliver against budget and monthly P&L targets Identify efficiency improvements without compromising safety or complianceLeadership & Continuous Improvement Lead, develop, and performance-manage a multi-skilled site team Set clear goals, improve engagement, and build accountability Create a proactive, improvement-focused site cultureThis Role Is For You If You… Have experience managing operations or maintenance in regulated treatment environments Are comfortable owning safety, compliance, and performance outcomes Know how to lead teams in safety-critical, high-risk operations Want a role where your decisions genuinely shape how the plant runsWhat You'll Need IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) - essential COTC Level 4 (hazardous waste treatment/transfer) - highly desirable Strong knowledge of permits, licences, and risk assessments Working knowledge of ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001) Confidence leading audits, investigations, and performance management Strong organisational and leadership skillsA degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline is advantageous but not essential. What You'll Get in Return Competitive salary and benefits package Long-term career development with structured training and coaching Pension scheme and life cover Retail, leisure, and travel discounts A leadership role in a stable, essential treatment industryThe Bottom Line If you're an operations or maintenance leader who wants real ownership, clear accountability, and the opportunity to run a regulated treatment plant to the highest standards, this role deserves your attention. Ready to Step Up? Apply now to take control of a treatment operation where strong leadership makes the difference. All applications are handled in strict confidence. To apply for this position please send your CV to or call (phone number removed) ext 202 for more information. For the latest news and information from the waste management and recycling industry, connect with me on LinkedIn at