At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operations in a growing waste and recycling business, optimising collections and fleet management.
- Company: Dynamic UK waste and recycling company focused on sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £70-80k plus bonus, with opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Join a forward-thinking company with a commitment to environmental responsibility.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the waste and recycling sector while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in operational leadership within waste, recycling, or logistics.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 88000 £ per year.
We are seeking an ambitious, commercially driven Operations Director to lead the operational performance of a growing UK waste and recycling business. You will take ownership of day-to-day operations while progressively assuming wider responsibility for board governance, stakeholder management, banking relationships and M&A integration.
Salary: £70-80k plus bonus
Location: Northamptonshire/Cambridgeshire
You may have worked in: Biomass, Wood Recycling, Scrap Metal, Trade Waste, Construction Waste, Demolition Waste, Aggregates Recycling, Quarrying, Glass Recycling, Plastics Recycling, MRF, MBT, Metal Recycling, Mechanical Biological Treatment, Materials Recovery Facility.
In a position such as:
- Operations Director
- Head of Operations
- Regional Operations Manager
- General Manager
- Operations Manager
- Transport Manager
- Fleet Operations Manager
- Waste Operations Manager
- Regional Operations Director
- Logistics Director
- Transport Operations Director
- General Manager Waste
- General Manager Recycling
- Waste & Recycling Operations Manager
- Depot Manager
- Area Operations Manager
- Commercial Operations Manager
- Group Operations Manager
- Senior Operations Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Operations & Fleet: Lead collections, route optimisation, driver scheduling, fleet utilisation, maintenance and transport compliance.
- Tipping & Offtake: Manage MRF, EfW and processor relationships, gate fees, contracts and disposal economics.
- Compliance: Own EA, Duty of Care, WTN, H&S, Fire Prevention and permit compliance.
- EBITDA & Cost Control: Improve route profitability, margins and fleet efficiency while controlling overheads.
- Customers: Support the commercial team in winning and retaining high-volume industrial accounts.
Ideally, you will be an experienced Head of Operations, Regional Operations Manager, COO, General Manager or Operations Director within waste, recycling, transport, logistics or skip hire.
We are looking for:
- 5-10+ years' relevant operational leadership experience
- COTC / WAMITAB, Transport Manager CPC and NEBOSH
- Proven experience managing collections, fleet and disposal routes
- Strong P&L, route profitability, margin and supplier negotiation skills
- A hands-on, visible leadership style with credibility from the yard to the Board
Operations Director Waste & Recycling in Kettering employer: All The Top Bananas
As an Operations Director in our dynamic waste and recycling business located in Northamptonshire/Cambridgeshire, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises innovation and sustainability. We offer competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and ample opportunities for professional growth, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a sector that is vital for the environment.
