At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in managing waste processing and recycling operations.
- Company: Fast-paced waste management facility in Billericay with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £60,000, pension, and Monday to Friday work schedule.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a vital industry.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in waste management while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in waste management or recycling preferred; relevant certifications required.
An experienced Waste & Recycling Operations and Transport Manager is required to lead a production team at a fast-paced processing site in Billericay.
Salary: £60,000 plus Pension
Location: Billericay
The Role
As Operations and Transport Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of a busy waste management or recycling facility.
A background working with materials such as biomass, wood waste, scrap metal, plastics, construction and demolition waste, composting, landfill, aggregates, anaerobic digestion, MRF/MBT operations, or other heavy industry.
This role would suit candidates who have previously held positions such as:
- General Manager
- Operations Manager
- Transport Manager
- MBT Shift Manager
- Transfer Station Manager
- Recycling Operations Manager
- Waste Site Manager
- MRF Manager
- Skip Hire General Manager
- Recycling Production Manager
- Plant Manager
Key duties include:
- Overseeing the intake, processing, and dispatch of waste materials.
- Ensuring all plant and equipment are properly maintained and operational.
- Maintaining compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety, and Quality standards.
- Managing the Transport and approx. 15 drivers.
- Managing, motivating, and developing a team of production staff.
- Supporting commercial activities and contributing to overall business performance.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Proven experience managing a waste processing or recycling site (although this is not essential).
- Required COTC/WAMITAB.
- Transport Managers CPC.
- NEBOSH or IOSH certification.
- A full UK driving licence.
A background working with materials such as biomass, wood waste, scrap metal, plastics, construction and demolition waste, composting, landfill, aggregates, anaerobic digestion, MRF/MBT operations, or other heavy industry.
This role would suit candidates who have previously held positions such as:
- General Manager
- Operations Manager
- Transport Manager
- MBT Shift Manager
- Transfer Station Manager
- Recycling Operations Manager
- Waste Site Manager
- MRF Manager
- Skip Hire General Manager
- Recycling Production Manager
- Plant Manager
Operations and Transport Manager – Waste Management in Billericay employer: Total Waste Recruitment
Join a well-established business in Bolton, Greater Manchester, where your expertise as a Fleet Manager will be valued and rewarded. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer a supportive work culture that encourages continuous improvement and compliance excellence. Enjoy competitive salary packages, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to lead a diverse fleet while making a meaningful impact in the transport and plant sector.
