Site Manager

Michael Page

Chester

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety culture

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Site Manager in Cheshire to lead safe, compliant biomass fuel production and waste management operations. You will manage health, safety, environmental compliance, budgets and on-site teams, while maintaining strong relationships with customers and contractors.

The role demands leadership experience in manufacturing or waste/fuel sectors, with a WAMITAB/COTC qualification and IOSH certification.

Qualifications

WAMITAB/COTC qualification required.
IOSH or above or equivalent experience.
Level 5 leadership apprenticeship or equivalent.
Experience in operations management in waste management, fuel production or manufacturing.
Proven track record leading production facilities and teams.
Engineering background preferred.
Strong leadership and people management.
Ability to manage shift change-overs effectively.
Excellent communication with stakeholders.
Proficiency in operational management software and tools.
Strong analytical and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

Lead safe, compliant and efficient site operation.
Deliver daily biomass fuel production to meet quality and demand.
Champion HSE standards across site operations.
Use KPIs to drive safety, production, quality and cost.
Oversee fuel quality control and continuous improvement.
Coordinate deliveries with contracts, logistics and customers.
Develop and performance-manage the operations team.
Plan maintenance to maximise plant availability.
Control budgets and optimise resources.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

IOSH certification

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Financial management

Operational software

Problem solving

Maintenance planning

Shift management

Education

WAMITAB/COTC qualification

Level 5 leadership apprenticeship

Job description

Site Management Role based in Cheshire. Working for a well established fuel production and waste management and recycling company.

Our client is a well established, industry leading fuel production and waste management and recycling company based in Cheshire.

Description

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the safe, compliant and efficient operation of this well established fuel production and waste management site.

You will have full responsibility for health & safety, environmental compliance, operational performance and site budgets, overseeing feedstock acceptance, stock management and fuel production. Leading the on‑site team, you'll embed a strong safety‑first culture while driving performance across production, quality, maintenance coordination and housekeeping.

You'll also manage the operational relationship with the fuel offtake customer, ensuring specifications and service levels are consistently met.

Lead the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the site
Deliver daily biomass fuel production to meet required quality, volume and customer demand.
Champion Health, Safety and Environmental standards across all site operations.
Use KPIs, data and reporting to drive performance across safety, production, quality and cost.
Own fuel quality control, ensuring consistent standards and continuous improvement.
Work closely with contracts, logistics and customers to coordinate deliveries and resolve day‑to‑day operational issues.
Build and manage strong relationships with key customers and plant operators at a senior level
Identify and manage operational and contractual risks, escalating issues where required
Lead, develop and performance‑manage the operations team
Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to maximise plant availability and minimise downtime
Control budgets, optimise resources and deliver cost‑effective operations
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction and efficiency gains

Profile

You must be from a recycling, waste management or fuel production background at site manager level with a WAMITAB / COTC QUALIFICATION

IOSH or above, or equivalent experience.
Minimum Level 5 in leadership apprenticeship or equivalent experience or qualification.
Established experience in operations management, either in waste management, fuel production or manufacturing
Proven track record of managing production facilities and teams in any of these sectors - manufacturing, waste management or fuel production.
Engineering Background or engineering environment preferred.
A proven leader in manufacturing, fuel production or waste management
Ability to manage shift change‑overs effectively is extremely important to this role.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Ability to engage with customers and external stakeholders on operational performance matters.
Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
Proficiency in operational management software and tools.
Strong analytical and financial management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with key stakeholders and plan maintenance schedules

Job Offer

£55,000 to £65,000 plus benefits

You must be from a recycling, waste management or fuel production background at site manager level with a WAMITAB / COTC Qualification