Biosolids Operations Manager East Midlands CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, full time HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours, Monday - Friday (with occasional Saturday mornings) SALARY: £48-£50K plus Bonus Company vehicle, pension, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, EAP scheme We are seeking an experienced and motivated Biosolids Operations Manager to lead the safe, compliant and efficient recycling and beneficial use of lime-treated biosolids to agricultural land. This is a key operational leadership role responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of biosolids recycling operations, ensuring full compliance with environmental legislation, Biosolids Assurance Scheme requirements, health and safety standards and company procedures. Working closely with farmers, landowners, contractors, regulators and internal stakeholders, you will develop sustainable agricultural outlets, oversee logistics and contractor performance, manage operational budgets and ensure the highest standards of environmental stewardship. This is a varied role combining operational management, agricultural liaison, contract management and stakeholder engagement, offering the opportunity to make a significant contribution to sustainable recycling and resource recovery activities Lead on all HSQE aspects of projects, ensuring Hargreaves' high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental performance are consistently maintained. Manage contractors, haulage providers and spreading operations to meet operational and service requirements. Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, Biosolids Assurance Scheme requirements, permits and health & safety standards. Manage operational budgets, contractor performance and cost control measures. Act as the key liaison between customers, contractors, regulators and internal stakeholders. Experience in waste management, environmental services, biosolids recycling, utilities or agriculture. Experience managing contractors, operational programmes and budgets. Experience building relationships with farmers, landowners and regulatory bodies. Strong commitment to health, safety, environmental compliance and customer service. Degree, HND or equivalent experience in Agriculture, Environmental Management, Waste Management or a related discipline. NEBOSH qualification (desirable). Full UK driving licence. Hargreaves Waste Management Services (HWMS) is a specialist provider of waste merchanting, EFW fuel supply and total waste management across a wide range of sectors. We deliver safe, compliant, and efficient waste solutions that help clients optimise their environmental performance, maintain operational continuity, and meet all regulatory obligations. As part of Hargreaves Industrial Services (HIS)-a respected contract management and industrial services provider operating across power, port, steel, rail, and wider heavy industry-HWMS benefits from the strength, capability, and technical expertise of the broader Hargreaves Group. HIS is recognised for delivering large scale engineering, materials handling, civil works, and multi disciplinary project solutions both in the UK and internationally. At HWMS, our focus is on delivering high quality, dependable waste management and site based services including: Bulk Artic Movements of Waste Waste Disposal & End Destination Management Commodity Trading (Recyclables & Waste Derived Fuels) Total Waste Management Solutions Selby Facility Operations Our teams take pride in delivering operational excellence and contributing to cleaner, compliant, and more sustainable industrial environments. HWMS-and the wider Hargreaves Industrial Services organisation-is continually looking for committed, passionate, and professional individuals to join our growing team.
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