General information

Location

Chirk  

Reference

2026-13836  

Position description

Job title

Energy Centre Manager

Contract type

Full-time

About us

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Energy Centre Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our energy centre. This role is critical in ensuring continuous energy supply while driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across all plant and systems.

You will lead the day to day operations, managing a team of operators, overseeing of any maintenance works, and play a key role in optimising energy efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation and maintenance of the energy centre, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery to provide heat and energy to the production processes on site

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and statutory regulations

• Lead, develop, and motivate on-site operational and maintenance teams alongside the engineering team

• Support in planned and reactive maintenance activities, including contractor management

• Monitor plant performance, KPIs, and energy efficiency, identifying opportunities for optimisation

• Manage operational budgets, forecasting, and cost control

• Act as the main technical point of contact for stakeholders, clients, and regulatory bodies

• Support continuous improvement initiatives, innovation, and decarbonisation strategies

• Maintain accurate operational records, reports, and compliance documentation

Requirements

The right candidate will be a proactive leader with strong technical knowledge and a hands-on approach to operational excellence.

You must have:

• Proven experience managing a biomass energy production facility or power plant

• Strong knowledge of biomass boilers, CHP and energy generation

• Excellent understanding of health & safety and regulatory compliance

• Experience leading technical teams and managing contractors

• Strong problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills

Desirable:

• Engineering qualification or equivalent technical certification

• Experience with low-carbon technologies or energy transition projects

• Knowledge of energy management systems and performance monitoring

• IOSH / NEBOSH or similar H&S qualification

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of energy and sustainability

• Further development opportunities within a ever developing, forward thinking organisation

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