Assistant / Trainee Recycling Manager

Brett Group; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitivesalary

Generous pension

25 days annual leave, plus bank holi­-

Life assurance

Career and professional development

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Plus more!

Job summary

Brett Group is seeking a proactive site operations colleague to assist in managing day-to-day activities, ensuring safety and efficiency across operations. You will gain hands-on exposure to all aspects of site management and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasises strong communication, teamwork, and a commitment to high safety, environmental, and quality standards within a busy operational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in recycling, waste management, aggregates, quarrying or similar operational environment.
• Aiming to develop a career in operational management.
• Team player comfortable in office and on site.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships.
• Ability to stay focused and organised in busy environment.
• Experience or willingness to learn site administration, record keeping and performance monitoring.
• Self-motivated with ownership of responsibilities and proactive approach.
• Commitment to safety, health, environment and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Assist in driving continuous improvement through planning, organisation and performance monitoring.
• Develop understanding of all aspects of operation through hands-on site management.
• Monitor incoming waste streams and liaise with departments on quality and compliance.
• Promote and contribute to a positive SHEQ culture and ensure procedures are followed.

Skills

Waste management experience

Aspiring leader

Team player

Strong communication

Organised under pressure

Site administration experience

Self-motivated

Commitment to SHEQ

Job description

About The Role

About Your Role

• Support the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring activities are carried out safely and efficiently.
• Assist in driving continuous improvement through effective planning, organisation and performance monitoring.
• Develop a strong understanding of all aspects of the operation through a hands‑on approach to site management.
• Monitor incoming waste streams and liaise with other departments regarding material quality and compliance requirements.
• Promote and contribute to a positive SHEQ culture, ensuring company standards and procedures are followed at all times.
• Lead by example and help set high standards for employees, contractors and site visitors.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues across Commercial, Transport, Technical and other support functions.
• Support the effective utilisation of people, plant and equipment to maximise operational performance.
• Assist with the completion of site records, reporting requirements and performance monitoring activities.
• Contribute to the development of operational processes and site efficiencies.

We're Looking For

• Previous experience in recycling, waste management, aggregates, quarrying or a similar operational environment.
• An aspiring leader looking to develop a career in operational management.
• A team player who is equally comfortable working in an office environment and actively participating in site operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• The ability to remain focused and organised in a busy operational environment.
• Experience of, or willingness to learn, site administration, record keeping and performance monitoring.
• A self-motivated individual who takes ownership of their responsibilities and demonstrates a proactive approach.
• A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance.

We'll Offer You

• A competitivesalary
• Generous pension
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Career and professional development
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts
• Plus more!

About Us

Brett is the UK’s largest independently owned building materials Group with over 60 sites across the South, South East, East and Midlands and employing over 750 people.

As a part of the Brett Group, Brett Aggregates supplies sand and gravel, crushed rock and coated products from both land-based and marine sources. With extensive reserves throughout the South and South East, our capability is reinforced by strategic wharves and rail hubs, ensuring consistent supply to major contracts as well as local customers alike.

With a reputation for excellence, we offer superb development opportunities to people keen to be a part of our continued growth. As an independent business we can offer real job satisfaction in an environment which encourages you to contribute, supports you in getting the job done and enables you to become part of a team that delivers building materials for big ideas.

Why Join Brett

• Our people are individuals, we value your input and support you in your professional development.
• We see our people as our greatest strength.
• We work hard to create inclusive environments.
• Grow your skills with ongoing opportunities – our business thrives when our people are at their best, we encourage and support ongoing learning and development.

Brett Group operates an Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring.We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination in recruitment and employment. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination and are committed to acting professionally and fairly in all our relationships and business dealings. This is not only a legal requirement but is vital for our brand, reputation and the long‑term success of our business.