Plant Manager
The Plant Manager is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of Quatra UK’s UCO processing plant in WS10. You will lead the plant from the ground up — driving output, quality, and a strong team culture while keeping things practical and moving fast.
This is not a desk job. We’re looking for someone who is as comfortable on the plant floor as they are in a planning meeting — someone who leads by example, makes smart decisions quickly, and gets the best out of the people around them.
A key part of this role is providing clear, active leadership to the Production Manager and Process Technician, both of whom are currently on the project and need a strong, hands-on leader to help them grow and perform at their best.
Your responsibilities as Plant Manager:
Production & Operations
- Run daily UCO processing operations with a focus on quality, efficiency & cleanliness.
- Take a hands-on role in plant commissioning, troubleshooting, and process improvement
- Drive practical continuous improvement improving flow, cutting downtime
- Manage production planning, budgets, and KPIs
People Leadership — Production Manager & Process Technician
- Provide clear, structured, day-to-day leadership to the production
- Set priorities, define expectations, and hold people accountable in a supportive way
- Coach and develop
- Run regular check-ins and honest performance conversations
- Build a culture where people feel engaged, valued, and motivated to do great work
Project Management & Site Start-Up
This role is central to the ongoing engineering and commissioning phase of Quatra UK. The production line is still being engineered and multiple locations are in the process of being set up. Strong project management capability is therefore essential.
- Lead and coordinate site start-up activities in WS10
- Manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables for production
- Work closely with engineers from Quatra’s head office to align on technical requirements and implementation
- Act as the key operational point of contact during the engineering phase, bridging the gap between technical teams and day-to-day plant operations
- Proactively identify and resolve blockers to keep projects on track and on budget
- Ensure smooth handover from project/commissioning phase to stable production operations
Strategic
- Contribute to team development and long-term capability building
- Help shape the way Quatra UK operates as the business grows
What do we expect from you?
- Proven experience leading a production or processing plant in a hands-on senior role
- A natural leader who can provide active guidance and structure — not just oversight
- Strong technical ability and comfortable working alongside the team on the floor
- Experience in UCO, oils, liquid processing, or a related manufacturing environment (preferred)
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Results-driven, pragmatic, and able to make things happen in a fast-moving environment
- Experience managing projects in a commissioning, start-up, or engineering environment — able to coordinate across technical and operational teams
- Comfortable working with engineers from head office and translating technical plans into practical on-site execution
Why choose Quatra?
- A dynamic team within a family-owned company undergoing international expansion.
- A stimulating work environment with varied tasks.
- An opportunity to work for a company that actively contributes to environmental goals.
- A permanent contract with fair compensation and immediate start.
- An attractive package of fringe benefits, including a company phone and laptop, pension plan, and no less than 20 days of paid leave (+ bank holidays)
Ready to put your talent to work for a fast-growing and sustainable company?
Don’t hesitate — send your CV and motivation letter to jobs.uk@quatra.com. We're already excited to have you on board!
About Quatra
Quatra is an international and fast-growing group, specialized in the collection and recycling of used cooking oil. With operations in more than 10 countries, we contribute every day to the circular economy and sustainable energy solutions. Our culture is characterized by entrepreneurship, professionalism, and short decision-making lines.