Assistant Landfill Manager

Zoom Recruitment Services Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allocation of Company Van

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Landfill Manager in Rugby. This hands-on role requires managing landfill operations in compliance with regulations while ensuring team engagement and safety. Ideal candidates should have supervisory experience, a Level 3 inert Landfill WAMITAB qualification, and possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills. The position offers a company van and other benefits, emphasizing health and safety in an outdoor work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Supervisory or Management experience in a quarry or similar environment.
• Experience managing large earthworks contracts.
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe operations, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Organise and control Landfill Operations effectively.
• Manage operations according to local planning conditions.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Ability to engage and motivate teams

High computer proficiency (SAP, Office 365)

Education

Level 3 inert Landfill WAMITAB Qualification

SHE NVQ Level 4

Geotechnical Training

CPD record (3 years minimum)

Job description

About the job Assistant Landfill Manager

Assistant Landfill Manager - Parkfield Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Assistant Landfill Manager to join our clients team. This hands on role is essential in ensuring the timely and cost-effective production of all materials on site. The successful candidate will work closely with the Landfill Manager to oversee daily operations of the quarry, manage staff and maintain compliance with health and safety and environmental regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintaining a safe operation in compliance with legal requirements and policies & procedures.
• Organise, plan, coordinate and control all aspects of the Landfill Operations, including management of contractors, Rail Operations and Earthworks.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental permits and Incoming Waste Acceptance Criteria.
• Manage operations in line with local planning conditions.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach to tasks.
• A high level of commitment to both the success of your site and own individual success.
• The ability to engage and motivate multiple teams both internal and external to achieve results.
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships with key stakeholders.

This role will involve working both inside and outside in all conditions, it is not always glamorous, however your health & safety will always be our priority. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate previous Supervisory or Management experience gained within a quarry or similar environment. Possess good communication skills and have a real desire in developing your own skills. You will also:

• Have previous experience managing large earthworks contracts.
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence
• Have experience of undertaking risk assessments and developing safe working procedures.
• Have experience of building successful relationships with internal / external stakeholders,
• Work additional hours as required to meet the production needs.
• Have high computer proficiency ideally with knowledge of SAP and Office 365 programmes.
• Highly organised with demonstrable planning and delivery capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold or willing to complete the Level 3 inert Landfill WAMITAB Qualification.
• Hold SHE NVQ Level 4.
• Have undertaken Geotechnical Training.
• CPD record (3 years minimum)

BENEFITS:

• Allocation of Company Van
• Enhanced holiday entitlement (based on Length of Service)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family rights policies
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
• Access to a Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Training and development opportunities

Hours Annualised Hours (2200 per annum), average of 48 hours per week

To apply for this position, please send an up-to-date CV. Please note that due to the high level of applicants we are not able to respond to unsuccessful candidates, and if you have not been contacted within seven days assume you have not been selected on this occasion.