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Energy Centre Manager
Kronospan
Home Office register entry: Kronospan Limited, Wrexham
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Closest occupation match: SOC 1123, Production managers and directors in mining and energy. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £54,000 a year.
Public reference figures for the Skilled Worker route: the standard salary threshold is £41,700 a year and the new-entrant threshold is £33,400 a year. Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
Role description
We are the global leader in the production and distribution of wood products used in everything from furniture and flooring to timber-framed houses, building facades and construction. In doing so, we help to build a better world. Kronospan is focused on achieving operational excellence with relentless attention to safety and sustainability.
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.
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
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
Additional information
Just some of what we are able to offer includes –
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Exciting and challenging work
• Continued training, support and career development
• The opportunity to work with and learn from, industry leading people who are committed to technical excellence
For further information, please contact HR@Kronospan.co.uk
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Last verified against our ingestion on 8 September 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.