Site Operations Leader – Safety-First & Sustainable Performance

Beauparc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling management company is seeking a Site Manager to oversee day-to-day operations at their facility in Leeds. Responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, managing plant performance, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have strong operational leadership experience, preferably in processing or manufacturing environments, and possess relevant qualifications such as a WAMITAB Certificate. This role offers a full-time position with a focus on sustainability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational leadership in a processing, recycling, or manufacturing facility.
• Experience leading teams in high-risk environments.
• Strong understanding of waste/recycling operations and environmental regulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a proactive safety-first culture across the site.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and internal policies.
• Oversee all material processing, recovery, transport, and final disposal activities.

Skills

Operational leadership

Safety management

Team leadership

Compliance knowledge

Financial management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Operations, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline

WAMITAB Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC)

Tools

Power BI

CMMS

Job description

A leading recycling management company is seeking a Site Manager to oversee day-to-day operations at their facility in Leeds. Responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, managing plant performance, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have strong operational leadership experience, preferably in processing or manufacturing environments, and possess relevant qualifications such as a WAMITAB Certificate. This role offers a full-time position with a focus on sustainability and operational excellence.