Hub Manager

Dunton Environmental Ltd.; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunton Environmental Ltd. seeks an experienced Hub Manager to own one operational site in Ellesmere Port, leading people, processes, safety and performance to deliver excellence.

You will drive safety, efficiency and profitability, manage budgets, coordinate with sales for contracts, and develop a high-performing team in a fast-paced waste/industrial environment. Driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Operational management experience in waste, industrial, or similar settings.
• Strong commercial awareness with cost and performance focus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Identify problems and decide quickly in fast-moving environments.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience coaching teams to high performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing site team.
• Create a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage site resources to maximise productivity and service delivery.
• Drive performance and implement efficiency improvements.
• Ensure activities meet top safety and operational standards.
• Oversee HSE compliance, audits and safety initiatives.
• Deliver KPIs, manage budgets, and support commercial contracts.
• Ensure accurate documentation for invoicing and reporting.
• Support environmental and regulatory compliance and site growth.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Operations management

Commercial awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

WAMITAB Level 4

COTC

SMSTS

SEATS

First Aid Qualification

Fire Marshal Qualification

Job description

Hub Manager

Reporting to: Hubs Works Manager

Lead Operations. Drive Performance. Make an Impact.

We're looking for an experienced and proactiveHub Manager to take ownership of one of our operational sites, leading people, processes, safety, and performance to ensure the highest standards of operational excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing operational delivery, commercial performance, compliance, and team development. You'll play a vital role in shaping the future success of the hub while ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations every day.

What You'll Be Responsible For

As Hub Manager, you'll oversee the day-to-day management of the site, ensuring operational activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with company objectives.

Operational Leadership

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing site team.
• Create a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage site resources effectively to maximise productivity and service delivery.
• Drive operational performance and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Ensure all activities are completed to the highest operational and safety standards.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

• Act as the site's Health & Safety champion.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE and environmental legislation.
• Lead audits, inspections, toolbox talks, and safety initiatives.
• Maintain robust records and management systems, including ISO compliance.
• Promote a positive safety-first culture throughout the operation.

Commercial & Financial Performance

• Deliver key operational and commercial KPIs.
• Manage site budgets and control expenditure effectively.
• Work closely with sales teams to ensure operational readiness for new contracts.
• Monitor performance metrics and provide regular operational reporting.
• Ensure accurate processing of work and job documentation to support invoicing and business performance.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure the site remains audit-ready at all times.
• Manage environmental management systems and regulatory requirements.
• Review processes and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Support ongoing business growth by identifying opportunities to expand site capabilities and services.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced operational leader who can inspire teams, make sound decisions, and deliver results.

Essential Requirements

• Proven leadership and people management experience
• Operational management experience within a waste, industrial, recycling, logistics, manufacturing, or similar environment
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing costs and performance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to solve problems and make effective decisions in fast-moving environments
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience developing and coaching teams to achieve high performance

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• WAMITAB Level 4
• COTC
• SMSTS
• SEATS
• First Aid Qualification
• Fire Marshal Qualification
• Knowledge of environmental and health & safety legislation
• Previous waste industry experience

Why Join Us?

This is more than a management role. It's an opportunity to take ownership of a key operational hub, influence business performance, develop talented teams, and contribute directly to the growth and success of the organisation.

If you're a driven operational leader who is passionate about safety, performance, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.