RCHW Site Manager – Saffron Walden

Essex County Council; Uttlesford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in the UK seeks a Site Manager for its Recycling Centres. This role involves supervising operations, ensuring safety, and managing staff. Candidates should have waste management experience, a minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths, and strong communication skills. Full driving license is required, and the position entails occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience in the waste management industry with operational management.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to influence and develop strong team culture.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Site Operatives for safe operation and housekeeping.
• Manage resources and line management responsibilities.
• Deliver onsite training and monitor adherence to safety policies.

Skills

Supervising employees

Good communication skills

Waste management experience

Team culture development

Education

Minimum GCSE in English and Maths

CIWM Level 4 Competence

IOSH Managing Safely

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10.08.2025

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RCHW Site Manager - Saffron Walden

Secondment,Full Time

£29,653 up to £34,885 per annum

Location:Saffron Walden

Working Style:

Closing Date: 18th August 2025

This is a secondment opportunity for a period of 12 months.

We are currently recruiting a Recycling Centre Site Manager to join our Waste Service Team.

As Site Manager you will support Area Managers to ensure the recycling centres are operated safely and in accordance with all relevant permits, planning conditions and the ECC policies and procedures.

Please note this role will include working Saturdays and Sundays.

Essex is committed to ensuring it is a place where business can flourish, communities are supported to be more resilient, collective environmental impact is minimised and strong partnerships between the public, private and voluntary sector are secured to drive joint outcomes.

Accountabilities

• To supervise all Site Operatives to ensure the smooth operation of a RCHW, ensuring the working environment is safe and high standards of housekeeping is maintained at all times for members of the public, visitors, staff and contractors.
• Line management responsibility for site operatives including personal development, regular ‘check in’ welfare meetings and all other aspects of people management.
• Support the Area Manager with resource planning, annual leave requests and return to work interviews following periods of sickness absence.
• Deliver all necessary onsite training, toolbox talks and refresher training as and when required ensuring operatives fully understand and adhere to the content.
• Report any defects or damage to plant, containers, and property, ensuring all accidents or incidents involving employees, site users, visitors or the general public are reported immediately.
• Liaising with transport, ensure capacity is maintained at all times and any disruption to the service is kept to an absolute minimum. All duty of care and other legislative requirements is duly completed.
• Undertake all tasks in accordance with the Council’s quality health safety and environmental policies, procedures and management systems in accordance with the environmental permit, working plan, planning conditions, discharge consents and risk assessments at all times.
• Identify and contribute to site maintenance activity, and site improvements, on an on-going basis working with the relevant Area Manager to implement.
• Assist with general site operations including operating plant and equipment where required. Working on a rota including weekend working.
• To deputise for the RCHW Area Manager as and when required.
• The above is a summary of the main tasks and responsibilities of the post, but further tasks and responsibilities may be required to meet the demands and needs of the service.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths or suitable experience.
• CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Household Waste Recycling Centres.
• IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) Managing Safely – Worksafe training is desirable.
• Experience of supervising employees effectively, able to influence others and develop a strong team culture on site and strong working relationships.
• A patient manner and good communication skills, with experience of dealing with members of the public.
• Previous experience in the waste management industry, with operational experience of managing RCHW services effectively.
• Full UK driving licence

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle,or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We’re also committed to interview allveteransandcare leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

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