At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily operations at a busy recycling and waste management facility.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on sustainability and efficiency.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, Monday to Friday hours, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Ideal for those passionate about sustainability and team leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in waste management while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in supervisory roles within heavy industrial sectors is preferred.
An experienced Operations Supervisor / Yard Manager is required to lead the day-to-day operations of a busy waste management and recycling facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Yard Manager or Operations Supervisor.
Salary: £50,000 basic salary
Hours: 7am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Location: Halton, Lancaster, Heysham and surrounding areas
The Role: As Operations Supervisor / Yard Manager, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day running of a busy waste management and recycling operation, ensuring high standards of productivity, compliance, and team performance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising the intake, processing, storage, and dispatch of waste and recyclable materials.
- Leading, motivating, and supporting yard and production operatives to achieve daily operational targets.
- Coordinating plant, machinery, and equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations.
- Promoting and maintaining high standards of Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality compliance across the site.
- Monitoring operational performance and identifying opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Assisting with operational planning, stock control, and resource allocation.
- Supporting the Site Manager with the day-to-day management of the facility and ensuring smooth site operations.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Experience within the scrap metal, waste management, recycling, aggregates, quarrying, manufacturing, production, logistics, or other heavy industrial sectors.
- Previous experience in a supervisory, team leader, yard manager, or shift management role.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop operational teams.
- A proactive approach with excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- A commitment to maintaining high standards of Health & Safety.
- IOSH or NEBOSH certification.
Desirable: COTC/WAMITAB qualification. A full UK driving licence.
This opportunity would suit candidates who have previously worked as Operations Supervisor, Yard Manager, Recycling Supervisor, Waste Site Supervisor, Shift Manager, Production Supervisor, Plant Supervisor, Team Leader, Assistant Site Manager, or Assistant Operations Manager. Candidates from waste management, recycling, scrap metal, biomass, wood waste, plastics, construction & demolition waste, aggregates, quarrying, manufacturing, logistics, processing plants, or similar heavy industrial environments are encouraged to apply.
Operations Supervisor / Yard Manager – Recycling & Waste Management in Lancaster 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.
