Operations Manager & Environmental Waste & Tankering

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Thornwood Common; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services organization in Thornwood Common is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee complex transport and tankering operations. The role involves leading operational teams, driving performance, and ensuring compliance with UK transport legislation. Candidates should possess strong management experience in tankering or environmental services and hold a Transport Manager CPC. This position offers a salary of £50,000 - £55,000 and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in environmental services.
• Strong understanding of transport compliance and safety standards.
• Ability to lead and develop operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of transport and tankering services.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and safety regulations.
• Drive operational efficiency and performance improvements.

Skills

Management experience within tankering

Knowledge of UK Transport Legislation

Experience working with disposal sites

Strong analytical skills

Confident communicator

Education

Transport Manager CPC (National or International)

IOSH or NEBOSH

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Operations Manager - Environmental Services / Tankering

Location: Harlow

Sector: Environmental Services, Waste Management, Tankering

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

I'm partnering with our client an environmental services organization to recruit an experienced Operations Manager. This is a pivotal leadership role overseeing complex transport and tankering operations, ensuring the smooth, compliant, and efficient running of a busy fleet and operational team. If you're an operational leader who excels in logistics, transport compliance, and people management — this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing, forward-thinking business.

The Role

You’ll take full responsibility for day to day operations, leading the Service Desk, Transport Manager, Planner, and wider logistics teams. Your mission: maximise fleet efficiency, deliver outstanding customer service, and uphold exceptional safety, environmental, and compliance standards. A major part of the role involves driving performance, improving operational processes, optimising route planning, and ensuring all teams work cohesively to meet service expectations and KPIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise tankering and transport operations to achieve and exceed operational efficiency targets.
• Ensure full compliance with all transport legislation including MOTs, Driver Hours, O Licence requirements, and tank/equipment inspections.
• Oversee all fleet servicing, maintenance, repairs, and legal checks.
• Manage disposal routes, subcontractors, and third party service providers.
• Lead operational teams, including managing shift patterns, timesheets, performance reviews, and training needs.
• Produce monthly reports covering fleet utilisation, driver performance, maintenance exceptions, disposal costs, and staffing updates.
• Drive a strong Safety, Health & Environment culture with accountability for specific H&S responsibilities.
• Motivate and develop operational teams to achieve high performance and service excellence.

Essential Skills

• Management experience within tankering, drainage, transport, or environmental services.
• Strong knowledge of UK Transport Legislation and O Licence compliance.
• Experience working with disposal sites and managing subcontractor relationships.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret KPIs and cost variances.
• Confident communicator with the ability to lead, coach, and influence large operational teams.

Qualifications

• Transport Manager CPC (National or International) — required
• IOSH or NEBOSH — highly beneficial
• Full UK Driving Licence

If you're an experienced operations professional ready to step into a high impact leadership role within a respected environmental services organization, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by clicking through the link and sending your CV.