Airport Recycling & Waste Performance Lead

Manchester Airport Plc; Burton End; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport operator in the United Kingdom is seeking a Recycling and Waste Manager to take responsibility for recycling processes and waste management. This role involves driving continuous improvement and delivering on KPIs within budget while managing third-party contracts. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of operations waste management experience and hold a practitioner membership of IEMA or equivalent. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a permanent contract.

Benefits

Flexible and generous company pension plan with contribution options up to 8%

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Huge range of company discounts

2 volunteering days per year

Free Virtual GP service, available 24/7

Care Concierge service

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years operations waste management experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge of waste, recycling best practice techniques.
• Experience with ISO14001 & ISO50001 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in end‑to‑end recycling and waste processes.
• Deliver recycling and waste targets and KPI’s within budget.
• Manage third‑party contracts and build stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Strong communication and influencing skills

Team coordination skills

IT skills

Education

Practitioner membership of IEMA or equivalent

Job description

A leading airport operator in the United Kingdom is seeking a Recycling and Waste Manager to take responsibility for recycling processes and waste management. This role involves driving continuous improvement and delivering on KPIs within budget while managing third-party contracts. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of operations waste management experience and hold a practitioner membership of IEMA or equivalent. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a permanent contract.