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Senior Asset Manager

Location: Scottish Borders / Hybrid Working
Salary: Competitive salary + 15% Bonus + Family Healthcare

Our client is a major player within the renewable energy sector and is seeking an experienced Senior Asset Manager to take responsibility for the commercial, financial and strategic management of a large-scale operational wind energy asset.

This is a key leadership position, reporting directly to the General Manager and acting as the primary interface between shareholders, investors, service providers and operational teams. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maximising long-term asset value, financial performance and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the commercial and strategic management of a large operational wind energy asset.
  • Drive asset performance, value creation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage annual budgets, forecasts and financial reporting requirements.
  • Oversee contractual compliance across a range of commercial agreements.
  • Monitor and manage commercial risks, opportunities and asset optimisation strategies.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, regulators, suppliers, landowners and other key stakeholders.
  • Coordinate performance reporting and presentations for senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.
  • Work closely with operational teams to ensure safe, efficient and commercially effective asset performance.
  • Support long-term planning and investment decisions to maximise asset value throughout its lifecycle.
  • Ensure governance, compliance and reporting obligations are delivered to the highest standards.

Candidate Requirements

  • Significant experience within the wind energy sector, either onshore or offshore.
  • Proven Asset Management experience within renewable energy, power generation or infrastructure assets.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen with budget ownership experience.
  • Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships, including investors and senior leadership teams.
  • Contract management and commercial agreement experience.
  • Strong understanding of risk management and asset optimisation principles.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at executive level.
  • Degree qualified in Engineering, Business, Finance or a related discipline preferred.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual bonus scheme.
  • Family healthcare package.
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
  • Opportunity to play a key role in the management of a major renewable energy asset.
  • Long-term career development within a growing renewable energy portfolio.

If you're currently working in Asset Management within the wind sector and are looking for an opportunity to influence the performance and strategic direction of a major operational asset, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: GBP £80,000.00
Salary to: GBP £100,000.00
Job ID: 50695

Safety & Compliance Manager

  • Glasgow Area
  • Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
  • Monday – Friday | 37.5 Hours | Flexible Working Hours
  • Site-Based Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Safety & Compliance Manager to join a major industrial processing and energy operation in the Glasgow area.

This is a key operational leadership role within a highly regulated environment, focused on driving a strong safety culture, maintaining environmental and compliance standards, and supporting the safe and efficient operation of a large-scale processing facility.

This is a predominantly operational, “boots on the ground” position where visible leadership, workforce engagement, and proactive safety management are essential.

The Role

Reporting directly into the Plant Leadership Team, the Safety & Compliance Manager will act as the site lead for all Health, Safety, Environmental and Compliance activities across the facility.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Leading site health, safety and compliance activities across a complex operational environment
  • Managing and continually improving safety systems, procedures, SSOW and risk assessments
  • Supporting compliance with environmental permits, ISO standards and regulatory obligations
  • Leading incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Monitoring contractor activities and ensuring compliance during maintenance and shutdown activities
  • Delivering audits, inspections and compliance reviews across the site
  • Driving behavioural safety initiatives and promoting a proactive safety culture
  • Delivering toolbox talks, training and workforce engagement activities
  • Supporting planned outages, shutdowns and maintenance activities from a safety and compliance perspective
  • Producing KPI reports, compliance data and site performance reporting
  • Liaising with regulators, inspectors and internal stakeholders as required
  • Working closely with Operations and Maintenance teams to support safe and efficient plant performance

Candidate Profile

We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience within highly regulated industrial or process environments such as:

  • Waste Management / Energy from Waste
  • Power Generation
  • Chemical Manufacturing / COMAH
  • Heavy Manufacturing
  • Recycling & Resource Recovery
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Utilities / Process Industries

Experience within the waste or Energy from Waste sector would be highly desirable, however strong adjacent process industry experience will also be considered.

Applicants should demonstrate:

  • Proven Health & Safety leadership within a complex operational environment
  • Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements
  • Experience with ISO45001 and awareness of ISO14001 / ISO9001 standards
  • Experience leading investigations, audits and contractor management activities
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Operationally focused mindset with a visible leadership style
  • NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent)
  • Ability to work effectively across Operations, Engineering and Maintenance teams

Additional Information

  • Site-based position
  • Flexible working hours
  • Standalone role with significant site responsibility

If you would like a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity, please apply today.

 

 

 

 

 

Location: Central Belt
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Job ID: 50298

Shift Operations Technician – Energy from Waste (EfW)

📍 Central Scotland
💰 £40,500 + Shift Allowance + Bonus
🔄 Continental Shift Pattern

MAC Recruit Group is supporting the recruitment of a Shift Operations Technician for a modern Energy from Waste facility based in Central Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience within Power Generation, EfW, CHP, Biomass, Petrochemical or heavy industrial/process environments looking to join a stable and growing operation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the safe and efficient operation of plant systems and process equipment
  • Carry out first-line maintenance, inspections, fault diagnosis and reporting
  • Monitor plant systems from the control room environment
  • Respond to plant alarms, breakdowns and operational issues
  • Assist with plant availability, reliability and operational performance
  • Maintain high HSE standards across all activities
  • Support waste handling and plant equipment operation where required

Candidate Requirements

  • Experience within a shift operations environment
  • Background in Power, EfW, Utilities, CHP or similar heavy process industries
  • Good understanding of HSE procedures and safe systems of work
  • Experience with plant inspections, reporting and operational checks
  • NVQ or relevant engineering/process qualification preferred

Package

  • Competitive salary + shift allowance
  • Annual bonus
  • Pension & life assurance
  • Private medical & dental
  • Training and career development opportunities

 

Location: Central Belt
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Job ID: 50331

Operations Manager


Location: Lincolnshire (Grantham area)
Salary: Up to £50,000 + bonus + benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible start/finish)

The Role

We’re working with a well-established, high-volume recycling and processing operation running a 24/7 facility. They’re looking for an experienced Operations Manager to take full responsibility for site performance, leading teams and driving safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role overseeing multiple plant areas, with a strong focus on people management, operational delivery, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day site operations across multiple processing plants
  • Ensure full compliance with environmental permits, H&S legislation, and company policies
  • Manage, develop, and motivate site teams, driving a strong safety-first culture
  • Deliver key operational KPIs across safety, productivity, quality, and service
  • Oversee planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet business demands
  • Manage site maintenance strategy to minimise downtime and improve reliability
  • Monitor budgets, control costs, and report on performance to senior leadership
  • Build and maintain relationships with regulators, customers, and contractors
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations and performance
  • Support wider business projects and strategic initiatives

Requirements

  • Proven experience in an Operations Manager (or similar) role within a regulated industry
  • Strong understanding of environmental compliance and site permitting
  • Demonstrable leadership experience managing large, multi-disciplinary teams
  • Ability to drive performance, accountability, and team development
  • Strong organisational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience managing site budgets and operational costs
  • Track record of delivering continuous improvement and measurable results
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
  • Clear commitment to health & safety best practice

Desirable

  • NEBOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification
  • WAMITAB / COTC (or working towards)
  • Background in waste management, recycling, or environmental services
  • Experience engaging with regulators and external stakeholders
  • Degree qualified in engineering, environmental, or operations discipline
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Job ID: 49519

Reactive Maintenance Engineer

Location: Lincolnshire (Grantham area)
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (12-hour shifts, days)

The Role

We’re working with a well-established industrial recycling and processing business operating a high-volume, 24/7 facility. They’re looking for a hands-on Reactive Maintenance Engineer to support plant reliability and keep operations running smoothly.

This is a mechanically biased role with some electrical exposure, focused on reactive and planned maintenance across a range of heavy plant equipment. Ideal for someone who enjoys fault-finding in a fast-paced, production-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and keep plant operational
  • Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
  • Fault finding, repair and overhaul of mechanical equipment
  • Work on conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors and associated plant
  • Replace components such as bearings, motors, valves etc.
  • Assist with plant improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately
  • Support general site maintenance when required

Requirements

  • Mechanically biased with Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
  • Experience working on industrial plant machinery (conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics etc.)
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, heavy industrial or processing environment
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to shifts and workload

Working Environment

  • Busy industrial processing site
  • Exposure to noise, dust and heavy machinery
  • PPE provided

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Company pension
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Life assurance
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Retail, gym and lifestyle discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free on-site parking
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Job ID: 49586

Mechanical Technician – O&M 

Location: Site-based
Contract: Fixed-term (12 months) – potential to go permanent
Start: Immediate


Role Overview

Under general maintenance supervision, you will carry out mechanical maintenance activities to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The role focuses on maintaining equipment performance in line with production targets and HSEQ standards.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs across plant systems and equipment in line with HSEQ procedures
  • Plan, execute, and document maintenance tasks, including risk assessments and hazard identification
  • Inspect, lubricate, and adjust plant equipment to ensure optimal performance
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safe working practices across site
  • Support team members and promote a strong safety-first culture
  • Participate in HSE inspections, audits, and safety meetings
  • Report any HSE concerns, non-compliance, or equipment issues promptly

Qualifications & Experience

  • Recognised engineering apprenticeship (essential)
  • Experience within a heavy industrial or process environment
  • Strong knowledge of gearboxes, conveyors, valves, steam systems, and hydraulics
  • Experience with fault finding, maintenance planning, and outage support
  • IOSH Managing Safely and/or HNC/HND in Engineering (desirable)

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong hands-on mechanical capability
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • High level of accountability and ownership
  • Clear communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Package

  • £47,000 – £50,000 basic
  • £2,500 call-out allowance
  • 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
  • Immediate start available
  • Exposure to a complex industrial facility
  • Potential for longer-term opportunities based on performance
Location: Grangemouth
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: GBP £47,500.00
Salary to: GBP £50,000.00
Job ID: 49718

EC&I Technician – Energy from Waste Facility


Overview

An Energy from Waste facility is seeking an experienced Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician to support the safe and reliable operation of the plant.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the EC&I Technician will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing electrical, instrumentation and control systems that support critical plant operations.


Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Installation

  • Install, inspect, calibrate and repair instrumentation, analysers and control systems

  • Maintain electrical equipment including motors, generators, turbine control systems and auxiliary equipment

  • Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance activities across the plant

Fault Finding & Diagnostics

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot faults within PLC and DCS control systems

  • Identify electrical, instrumentation and control faults and implement effective repairs

  • Support plant reliability through timely response to breakdowns and system issues

Technical Work

  • Interpret schematics, technical drawings and OEM manuals

  • Plan and execute maintenance work in line with plant procedures

  • Ensure equipment operates efficiently and within operational parameters

Documentation & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and technical documentation

  • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site HSE procedures

  • Support continuous improvement and plant reliability initiatives


Qualifications

  • Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship in Electrical, Instrumentation or similar discipline

  • IOSH Managing Safely or similar safety qualification preferred

  • HNC/HND in Engineering desirable

  • Technical training in instrumentation, automation or control systems advantageous


Experience

  • Approximately 5 years’ experience as an EC&I or Instrumentation Technician

  • Experience working in industrial, power generation or process plant environments

  • Strong knowledge of transmitters, control valves, analysers and calibration processes

  • Experience working with PLC and DCS control systems

  • Good understanding of safe plant operations and HSE requirements

Location: Fife
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Job ID: 48294

PLANT ATTENDANT

Location - Fife

Salary - £30,000 basic + Shift Allowance

Start Date - ASAP

Shift work - Early – 6 am – 14:30  / Days - 8 am – 16:30 / Nights – 12:30 – 21:00

 


 

Key Responsibilities

Operations

  • Loading and unloading vehicles, including operation of Front-Loading Shovel (FLS) and Fork Lift Truck (FLT) where required.

  • Conducting plant inspections and monitoring operational areas across the facility.

  • Operating overhead crane systems for the movement and management of materials.

  • Accessing plant areas at varying elevations to check instruments, gauges, and record operational readings.

  • Responding to planned and unplanned maintenance requirements, blockages, and system changes.

  • Responding to system alarms and following operational protocols to secure plant areas where necessary.

  • Maintaining plant cleaning schedules to required operational standards.

  • Working in environments that may involve heights and confined spaces.


Health & Safety

  • Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the facility.

  • Following all company Health & Safety policies, procedures, and safe working practices.

  • Participating in emergency drills and evacuation exercises.

  • Reporting accidents, incidents, or unsafe practices to management.

  • Working towards competency within the site Permit to Work (PTW) system.

  • Supporting updates to Plant Operating Instructions (POIs) and Risk Assessments where required.

  • Maintaining effective working relationships with other departments.

Responsibilities may evolve and additional duties may be assigned as required.


Competencies & Requirements

  • Experience or understanding of operating and monitoring boiler and steam turbine plant systems.

  • Fork Lift Truck (FLT) certification or experience.

  • Ability to work at height using stairs, ladders, and elevated access areas.

  • Physically capable of manual handling and lifting tasks.

  • Experience operating a Front-Loading Shovel (FLS) is advantageous.

Location: Fife
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Job ID: 48029