Operations Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Duranta Teesside Ltd is a leading Anaerobic Digestion facility based in Middlesbrough.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Operations Manager will oversee two of the sites in Middlesbrough.
With excellent communication and a high level of man-management skills, the role will successfully manage the AD plants and a team of Multi-Skilled Operators. This will include feedstock deliveries, plant feeding and biology, generation of electricity and gas export as well as managing equipment maintenance and operation.
- Working collaboratively with the Engineering and Project Manager, the role will ensure the safe and cost-effective maintenance of the site and ensure that effective planned preventative maintenance and reactive repair systems are in place.
- Plan feedstock requirements for the plant, ensuring enough waste deliveries to optimise generation and profitability.
- Ensure that all site processes comply with the applicable accreditations and regulations.
- Manage the training and development of all direct reports.
- Develop and implement strategic plans and budgets.
- Update and improve SCADA system.
This role is an important one for us and key to the Company’s ongoing success. With a high business acumen and a sound understanding of Operational management, the successful candidate will have significant AD experience and be a qualified Engineer. Strong organisational and presentation skills are a must as well as being PC literate.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Middlesbrough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Operations management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Operations Manager roles across Duranta Teesside's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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