We are seeking an experienced Interim Operations Manager to provide short-term leadership across the Mechanical Treatment (MT) and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facilities in the Milton Keynes area. This is a critical role, requiring someone who can quickly understand the site, take ownership of operations, and maintain safe, compliant and high-performing plant operations in a complex, regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Provide immediate operational leadership across MT and AD plants Maintain plant availability, throughput and compliance against KPIs, permits and contracts Lead and support operational teams, embedding a strong safety-first culture Ensure compliance with site procedures and the Integrated Management System (IMS) Manage resourcing, shift cover and short-term operational priorities Oversee incident, near-miss and non-conformance reporting in collaboration with HSEQ Deliver clear operational reporting to senior management and stakeholders Support audits, inspections and regulator engagement Provide hands-on leadership during outages, maintenance or operational issues Requirements WAMITAB Level 4 (WAMITAB Level 2 or 3 considered with strong hands-on experience) Strong management-level experience within the waste sector or similar regulated, process-driven environments (e.g. AD, EfW, utilities) Proven ability to take ownership quickly with minimal onboarding Track record of delivering performance against operational KPIs Confiden