Site Manager (Anaerobic Digestion)
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Sponsorship likelihood
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Salary
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£48,300
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1254 (64% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,300, and KANADEVIA INOVA UK LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 1254 (Waste disposal and environmental services managers) · 64% match
- Likely 1123 (Production managers and directors in mining and energy) · 20% match
- Likely 1121 (Production managers and directors in manufacturing) · 15% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1254 Waste disposal and environmental services managers Most likely code | £33,800 | £48,300 | £48,300 | £48,300 |
1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy Also possible | £37,800 | £43,200 | £48,600 | £54,000 |
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing Also possible | £38,500 | £44,000 | £49,500 | £55,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
KVI Management Services (MS) UK operate a portfolio of AD Plants in England and Scotland. We are looking for an experienced Site manager to join our business, joining existing experienced site teams and central support functions.
This Yorkshire-based role is responsible for the management of two AD plants: a Standard Rules Installation and a bespoke food waste facility processing Animal By-Products (ABP) and operating to PAS 110 standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving plant performance, maintaining compliance, leading site teams, and ensuring strong financial and operational management across both facilities. Regular travel between sites is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the safe, compliant and efficient operation of both AD facilities, ensuring adherence to Environmental Permit, APHA, PAS 110 and company requirements.
- Maximise plant performance, including biological stability, CHP electrical generation, heat utilisation and overall operational output, working closely with specialist advisers and support functions.
- Manage site teams, contractors and service providers, ensuring all maintenance, statutory inspections, RAMS, permit-to-work activities and planned preventative maintenance programmes are completed effectively.
- Take ownership of operational and financial performance, including budgeting, cash flow forecasting, profit and loss reviews, reporting, feedstock procurement and cost control.
- Drive a strong health, safety and environmental culture through risk assessments, safe systems of work, incident reporting, training, competency development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. Additional tasks may be required in line with the needs of the business.
- Proven experience managing Anaerobic Digestion, renewable energy, waste processing or similar industrial facilities.
What We're Looking For
- Demonstrable experience leading operational teams in a process, waste, utilities or renewable energy environment.
- Proactive problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to operational challenges.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with regulators, contractors, suppliers and investors.
- Commitment to health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between sites, with occasional overnight stays as required.
- Competitive salary
- Car allowance
- Bonus scheme
- Private medical and dental care
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AD professional to join a growing renewable energy business and play a key role in the ongoing success and performance of its operational assets.
For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Waste disposal and environmental services managers (SOC 1254) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~8k in sample- Middle half £34,736–~65,936
- Median £50,336
- Going rate £48,300
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,800–43,470
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. KANADEVIA INOVA UK LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1254 going rate of £48,300. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.