Site Manager

HR Employment Bureau Redditch; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full training and ongoing support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

HR Employment Bureau Redditch is hiring a Site Manager – Waste Management in Hinckley. The role oversees day-to-day site operations, transport planning, staffing, compliance, and financial performance while guiding a dedicated team.

The ideal candidate has waste management experience, strong leadership, and a proactive hands-on approach to improve site performance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management or recycling operations.
• Proven leadership and staff development abilities.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations and transport planning.
• Ensure compliance with permits and environmental legislation.
• Manage site profitability including purchasing and costs.
• Lead staffing, recruitment, and shift planning; develop the team.
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies like Environment Agency and HSE.
• Plan for future growth and operational improvements.
• Maintain equipment servicing and plant maintenance schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Health & safety

Planning

Communication

Budgeting

Education

COTC qualification

Job description

Site Manager – Waste Management

Location: Hinckley

Salary: From £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (1-hour lunch break). Additional hours may be required to meet operational needs.

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a well-established and growing waste management business based in Hinckley.

This is a hands‑on management role responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of a busy waste processing site. You'll oversee site operations, transport planning, staffing, compliance, health and safety, and financial performance while leading and developing a dedicated team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced waste industry professional looking to take the next step in their career with a business that values operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day operational performance of the site.
• Ensure full compliance with site permits and environmental legislation.
• Oversee transport planning, customer bookings and site logistics.
• Take responsibility for site profitability, including purchasing, waste disposal costs and infrastructure expenditure.
• Optimise site processes to maximise efficiency and productivity.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure materials remain within permit limits.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across all site operations.
• Work closely with the Assistant Manager to organise staffing and daily workloads.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies including the Environment Agency and Health & Safety Executive.
• Plan for future site growth and operational improvements.
• Manage contractors, plant maintenance schedules and equipment servicing.
• Oversee recruitment, shift planning, training, holidays and employee performance.
• Support staff development, career progression and maintain strong team morale.
• Ensure all routine and preventative plant maintenance and safety inspections are completed on schedule.

About You

• Previous experience within the waste management or recycling industry (essential).
• Management or supervisory experience within an operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience managing operational budgets or profit and loss responsibilities.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to lead from the front.
• COTC (Certificate of Technical Competence) qualification is highly desirable.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary from £45,000, depending on experience.
• Full training and ongoing support where required.
• Opportunity to join a successful and expanding organisation.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
• A varied and rewarding role where you can make a real impact on site performance and team success.