Depot Manager (Waste / Recycling)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking an experienced Depot Manager in Ipswich to oversee operations at their Waste Recycling Facility. This role offers a package of £50,000 - £60,000 and requires senior management experience in waste or recycling. You will ensure operational efficiency, compliance, and lead a team of around 15 staff. Strong leadership and continuous improvement skills are essential for success in this position.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Senior Management experience in Waste / Recycling / MRF required.
• Strong people management and leadership skills necessary.
• Must be commutable to Ipswich.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations of the Waste Recycling Facility.
• Manage a team of approximately 15 staff.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and legislation.
• Drive performance improvement and cost control.

Skills

Operational leadership

Team management

Compliance with legislation

Continuous improvement

Tools

WAMITAB

IOSH

NEBOSH

Job description

Depot Manager (Waste / Recycling)

£50,000 - £60,000 + Company Pension + Life Assurance + Employee Assistance Program

Ipswich

Are you a Senior Manager with strong operational leadership experience within the Waste & Recycling sector, looking for a hands‑on and varied role where you will take full responsibility for the performance, safety and efficiency of a major recycling depot?

On offer is the opportunity to join a long‑standing, family‑run market leader with over 50 years experience. Operating across the waste and recycling industries, this company continues to grow and invest in its state‑of‑the‑art facilities, offering excellent long‑term prospects and autonomy in a key leadership position.

Your role will involve overseeing the full day‑to‑day operations of the company's Waste Recycling Facility (MRF). You will manage a team of around 15 staff including the Transport Manager, Business Support Manager, and EQHS team. You will ensure all operations run safely, efficiently and in full compliance with waste management legislation and company policies.

You will drive continuous improvement, reduce operational overheads, maximise resource value, ensure strong commercial performance and maintain an excellent safety culture across the site.

The role

• Full operational leadership of the Waste Recycling Facility (MRF)
• Managing a team of approx. 15 including Transport, Business Support and EQHS
• Ensuring compliance with waste legislation, company policy and Health & Safety
• Driving site performance, cost control and continuous improvement

The person

• Senior Management experience within Waste / Recycling / MRF / Aggregates or similar
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Commutable to Ipswich

Keywords: Depot Manager, MRF, Waste, Recycling, Operations, Transport, EQHS, Health & Safety, WAMITAB, IOSH, NEBOSH, Ipswich, Suffolk.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.