Title: Operations Manager (Energy Recovery)Location: Thurrock, EssexShifts: 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 and 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 and 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,