Waste and Recycling Manager / Coordinator

manucomm recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Waste and Recycling Manager/Coordinator to optimize material usage and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. This role, based in a manufacturing environment, involves managing waste streams, collaborating with various teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and relevant environmental certifications, with a proactive approach to waste management. If you're passionate about sustainability and have the skills to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate with relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in waste management and recycling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage waste in line with business requirements.
• Collaborate with external agencies and internal teams.

Skills

Understanding of Environment Agency WM3 technical waste guidance

Knowledge of waste streams and appropriate management actions

Relevant Environmental Management Certification (NEBOSH, IEMA, etc.)

Proactive and able to work independently or as part of a team

Strong technical background

Confident communicator at all levels

Intermediate skills in Office applications (Excel, Word, MS Teams, etc.)

Resilient, with the ability to partner with the business and deliver cost savings

Job description

Waste and Recycling Manager / Coordinator

Manufacturing Environment

Location: Taunton

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 PA DOE

Duration: 6 – 12 month Contract

My client, an FMCG manufacturer near Taunton, is seeking a Waste and Recycling Manager / Coordinator. The role reports to the Site Health and Safety Manager and is offered on a 6 to 12-month contract. The main purpose is to manage waste in line with business requirements, including categorising, managing, reporting on, and disposing of waste streams. This role may suit a graduate with relevant experience.

This position focuses on optimizing material usage, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with environmental and sustainability regulations. The manager will collaborate with external agencies (such as the Environmental Agency), as well as production, quality, and supply chain teams to develop waste reduction strategies and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills / Experience Required:

• Understanding of Environment Agency WM3 technical waste guidance
• Knowledge of waste streams and appropriate management actions
• Relevant Environmental Management Certification (NEBOSH, IEMA, etc.)
• Proactive and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong technical background
• Confident communicator at all levels
• Intermediate skills in Office applications (Excel, Word, MS Teams, etc.)
• Resilient, with the ability to partner with the business and deliver cost savings

If interested, please send your CV today.

Keywords: Environment Agency, waste management, recycling officer, environmental coordinator.

This role is commutable from Bridgwater, Exeter, Taunton, Wellington, Tiverton, Honiton.