Hands-On Site Manager: Waste Transfer & Recycling

TD Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy Waste Transfer Station in Hailsham, ensuring safe, compliant processing of waste streams and efficient site performance.

You will lead a hands-on team of operatives, drive recycling and environmental initiatives, and maintain high standards of health, safety and regulatory compliance on a busy site in the UK. This role requires practical leadership and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a waste management or related environment.
• Solid understanding of health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Strong operational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Waste Transfer Station.
• Lead, motivate and manage a team of site operatives.
• Ensure waste is received, sorted, processed and stored correctly.
• Maximise recycling and recovery opportunities while minimising waste sent for disposal.
• Monitor site productivity and operational performance.
• Ensure activities comply with legislation, permits and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, housekeeping and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate with third-party tipping vehicles, contractors and visitors.
• Identify and resolve operational issues promptly.
• Support staff training and performance development.

Skills

Team leadership

Waste management

Health & safety

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

TD Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy Waste Transfer Station in Hailsham, ensuring safe, compliant processing of waste streams and efficient site performance.

You will lead a hands-on team of operatives, drive recycling and environmental initiatives, and maintain high standards of health, safety and regulatory compliance on a busy site in the UK. This role requires practical leadership and a proactive approach to problem-solving.