WE’RE LOOKING FOR A PROACTIVE AND PRACTICAL PROJECT COORDINATOR TO SUPPORT THE RUNNING AND ONGOING DEVELOPMENT OF WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING SITES
TITLE: Project Coordinator – Waste Management & Recycling
SALARY: £35-40k plus mileage
LOCATION: North West – You may be based in Chester, Buckley, Mold, Wrexham and surrounding areas. There will be regular travel between company sites
YOU MAY HAVE BEEN: Project Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, Operations Project Coordinator, Operations Manager, Project Manager, Site Coordinator, Site Operations Coordinator, Business Operations Coordinator, Operational Support Coordinator, Environmental Compliance Coordinator, Health & Safety Coordinator, EHS Coordinator, SHEQ Coordinator, HSEQ Coordinator
YOU WILL HAVE WORKED IN: Waste Management, Metal Recycling, Aggregates Recycling Anaerobic Digestion, Biomass, In-Vessel Composting, Skip Hire, Hazardous Waste, WEEE
Role: Project Coordinator – Waste Management & Recycling
Working with the General Manager and department leads, you’ll coordinate logistics, site projects, costs and environmental, health and safety compliance.
This hands-on role covers daily operations, material movements, machinery installations, site improvements and safety actions across three sites.
Coordinate workflows, collections, deliveries and processing schedules across three sites.
Work with warehouse, administration, engineering and compliance teams to maintain efficient material flow.
Manage site upgrades, machinery installations and new recycling processes from planning to completion.
Track facility, maintenance and equipment costs to keep projects within budget.
Support environmental, hazardous waste and workplace safety compliance.
Coordinate inspections, risk assessments, fire drills and toolbox talks.
Maintain safety records, track incidents and near misses, and follow up corrective actions.
Monitor KPIs, including tonnage processed and recovery rates.
Check contractor, maintenance, safety equipment and logistics invoices before approval.
Prepare weekly operational, safety and project updates for the General Manager.
EXPERIENCE: Project Coordinator – Waste Management & Recycling
At least 3 years’ experience in project coordination, operations or operational support within an industrial, recycling, waste management or logistics environment.
Experience coordinating workflows, schedules, goods movements or activities across multiple sites.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, with confidence in reporting, data tracking and basic budget reconciliation.
An understanding of workplace health and safety, environmental compliance and hazardous waste handling.
Experience monitoring facility costs, maintenance expenditure or project budgets.
A full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between our three sites.
Experience with inventory or operational management software would be an advantage.
YOU MAY HAVE BEEN: Project Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, Operations Project Coordinator, Operations Manager, Project Manager, Site Coordinator, Site Operations Coordinator, Business Operations Coordinator, Operational Support Coordinator, Environmental Compliance Coordinator, Health & Safety Coordinator, EHS Coordinator, SHEQ Coordinator, HSEQ Coordinator
YOU WILL HAVE WORKED IN: Waste Management, Metal Recycling, Aggregates Recycling Anaerobic Digestion, Biomass, In-Vessel Composting, Skip Hire, Hazardous Waste, WEEE
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Project Coordinator – Waste Management & Recycling in Chester employer: Ciwmjobs
At Curtins, we pride ourselves on being an employee-owned engineering consultancy that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture. As a Graduate Geo-Environmental Engineer, you'll benefit from a structured development programme, dedicated mentoring, and exposure to diverse projects that make a positive impact on communities. With industry-leading benefits and a commitment to your professional growth, Curtins is the ideal place for passionate individuals looking to build a meaningful career in a supportive environment.
