Deputy Operations Manager (Hazardous Waste Treatment)

WasteRecruit Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Deputy Operations Manager in Sheffield to oversee operations at hazardous waste treatment facilities. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry, relevant industry experience, and a commitment to health and safety. This full-time role demands strong leadership and a focus on compliance and customer relations, providing an attractive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or equivalent.
• Experience in chemical or waste treatment industry.
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Support and back up Operations Manager.
• Manage staff at waste treatment facilities.
• Develop operating procedures and training.

Skills

Team leadership

Health and Safety knowledge

Customer focus

Management of waste treatment operations

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related subject

Health and Safety qualification (NEBOSH)

COTC for Managing Hazardous Waste

Tools

Mobile plant and fixed machinery

Job description

Deputy Operations Manager (Hazardous Waste Treatment)

Sheffield | £ (attractive salary and benefits package)

Our client is one of the UK's leading waste and resource management companies, with over 200 facilities and 4,200 employees across the UK.

A vacancy currently exists for a Deputy Operations Manager to play a key role in managing the operation and staff at multiple hazardous waste treatment facilities in the Yorkshire region.

Main Duties

• Supporting and deputising for the Operations Manager
• Managing the operation and staff at multiple waste treatment facilities to ensure safety, compliance, and financial targets are met
• Leading and managing staff and contractors to operate safely and compliantly
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with regulators, customers, and suppliers
• Overseeing the reception, inspection, processing, and dispatch of waste and treated residues
• Developing and implementing operating procedures, work instructions, and staff training
• Managing preventative maintenance programmes and arranging timely maintenance
• Liaising with technical staff for sampling, assessment, and monitoring of waste processing techniques
• Providing permits to work and operating mobile plant equipment
• Training and mentoring new starters

Candidate Requirements

• A degree in Chemistry or a related subject
• Experience in the process (chemical) or waste treatment industry
• Health and Safety qualification such as NEBOSH General Certificate
• Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) for Managing Hazardous Waste Treatment/Transfer
• Experience in the use and maintenance of mobile plant and fixed machinery
• Ability to motivate and lead a small team of technically qualified and manual staff
• Organised, able to plan ahead, and adaptable to changing work requirements
• Customer-focused, commercially aware, and able to negotiate
• Practical approach, with the ability to manage on-site rather than from an office

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri.

Ref: J9596