Operations Site Manager

WasteRecruit Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management firm in the United Kingdom is searching for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee a high-tech processing facility. This role entails maintaining compliance with safety and environmental standards while managing all aspects of plant operations. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of operational management experience within waste or recycling industries, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and excellent professional growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in an operational or site management role within waste, recycling, or process industries.
• Strong knowledge of environmental and safety regulations.
• Willingness to achieve COTC (Level 4).

Responsibilities

• Manage daily plant operations, including waste receipt and processing.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Drive performance through KPI monitoring and process improvements.

Skills

Operational leadership

Knowledge of environmental regulations

Process improvement

Data-driven decision-making

Safety culture promotion

Education

COTC (Level 4)

IOSH/NEBOSH certification

Job description

Are you a hands-on operational leader passionate about safety, efficiency, and innovation in sustainable waste management? A ground breaking organisation within the chemical recycling sector is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take responsibility for the daily operation of a high-tech processing facility in the Home Counties. This is a rare opportunity to join a pioneering business at the forefront of advanced recycling and resource recovery.

The Role

Reporting to the senior leadership team, you'll be responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient site performance. You will lead a team of skilled technicians, optimise plant processes, and champion continuous improvement across all operational areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of daily plant operations, including waste receipt, processing, and output quality.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.
• Drive performance through KPI monitoring, process improvements, and data-led decision-making.
• Oversee maintenance and reliability in line with the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Coach and develop staff, promoting a strong safety culture and accountability.
• Conduct regular audits and ensure adherence to permits and best practice standards.
• Support strategic growth projects and the future development of additional facilities.

Person Profile

• We do not need chemical recycling experience. What do need is at least 3 years in an operational or site management role within waste, recycling, or process industries.
• Strong knowledge of environmental and safety regulations.
• A curious mind, and inquisitiveness to learn and develop new skills.
• COTC (Level 4) or willingness to achieve.
• IOSH/NEBOSH certification desirable.
• Data-driven, organised, and proactive leader with a problem-solving mindset.

Why Apply?

Be part of a forward-thinking business driving change in chemical recycling. Join an innovative team that values sustainability and professional growth. Competitive salary and benefits package. Excellent career development and training opportunities