At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in managing waste and recycling operations efficiently.
- Company: Fast-paced waste management facility in South Yorkshire with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Monday to Friday hours with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on the environment while leading a motivated team.
- Qualifications: Experience in waste management and relevant industry qualifications preferred.
An experienced Waste & Recycling Operations Manager is required to lead a production team at a fast-paced processing site in South Yorkshire.
Salary: £50k–£60k + Pension
Location: Stourbridge and surrounding areas
Hours: Monday to Friday 7am -5pm
The Role
As Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running and performance of a busy waste management or recycling facility. Key responsibilities 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, motivating, and developing a team of production staff
- Supporting commercial activities and contributing to the overall performance of the business
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Proven experience managing a waste processing or recycling site.
- A background working with materials or environments such as biomass, wood waste, scrap metal, plastics, construction/demolition waste, composting, landfill, aggregates, anaerobic digestion, MRF/MBT operations, or other heavy industry
- A relevant qualification such as COTC/WAMITAB – training can be provided where required
- NEBOSH or IOSH certification would be desirable
- A full UK driving licence
Suitable Backgrounds
This role would suit candidates who have previously held positions such as: General 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 Manager- Waste Management / Recycling Facility in Stourbridge employer: Total Waste Recruitment
As a leading player in the waste and recycling sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises professional growth, with opportunities to advance into management roles as the team expands. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a dynamic workplace where your contributions directly impact sustainability efforts and client relationships.
