Recycling Manager

Kemp Eko Talent Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemp Eko Talent Ltd is seeking an experienced Recycling Manager to oversee site operations and drive efficiency within the recycling sector. The role focuses on leading a team, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and developing strategies to scale operations to meet demand.

The position offers a Monday to Friday day shift and a £60,000 annual salary, with a strong emphasis on improving KPIs and sustainability across the facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior or management role within the waste management, renewable energy or recycling industry.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of successfully managing teams.
• In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the facility, transport and maintenance, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of operational staff to maximise productivity and efficiency.
• Implement and monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement in operational performance.
• Implement long-term operational strategies, enhance efficiency, profitability, and sustainability.
• Support new business opportunities, ensuring operations can scale to meet customer demand.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Decision making

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Job Title: Recycling Manager

Salary: £60,000

Monday - Friday- Day Shift

Are you an experienced Recycling Manager looking to make a tangible impact in the recycling and sustainability sector? We have partnered with a leading waste, recycling and renewable energy company, who are currently expanding their business and service offering nationwide. The client is seeking a proactive and results-driven Recycling Manager to oversee site operations, drive efficiency, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations of the facility, transport and maintenance, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of operational staff to maximise productivity and efficiency.
• Implement and monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement in operational performance.
• Implement long-term operational strategies, enhance efficiency, profitability, and sustainability.
• Support new business opportunities, ensuring operations can scale to meet customer demand.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior or management role within the waste management, renewable energy or recycling industry.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of successfully managing teams.
• In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision‑making skills.

If you are passionate about driving operational excellence in the recycling industry, we want to hear from you!