Transfer Station Manager

SRG; Colchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Cycle to work

PPE provided

Company discounts at retailers

Job summary

SRG is working with a leading waste management and recycling company to recruit a Transfer Station Manager in Colchester. The role is hands-on, responsible for the day-to-day running of the transfer station and leading the site team to drive safety, performance and efficiency.

You will manage budgets, monitor KPIs and deliver continuous improvement, while building strong relationships with customers and suppliers. COTC and IOSH qualifications and experience in a similar facility are essential.

Qualifications

• COTC and IOSH qualifications required.
• Experience managing a transfer station, waste facility or similar operational environment.
• Strong leadership and commercial skills, ideally with P&L, transport or logistics experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the transfer station.
• Maintain high standards across safety, environmental compliance and site operations.
• Manage, coach and develop the site team.
• Monitor KPIs and improve productivity, service and cost control.
• Take responsibility for site budgets and financial performance.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

COTC qualification

IOSH qualification

Leadership

P&L awareness

Job description

Benefits: Company pension scheme, enhanced sick pay, cycle to work, PPE provided, and company discounts at retailers.

SRG are working with a leading waste management and recycling company who have a long and very successful history of supporting the UK chemical industry. They are now looking for a Transfer Station Manager to join the team. This is a hands-on role within the waste industry, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the site, leading the team and driving improvements across safety, performance and efficiency

Key responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the transfer station.
• Maintain high standards across safety, environmental compliance and site operations.
• Manage, coach and develop the site team.
• Monitor KPIs and improve productivity, service and cost control.
• Take responsibility for site budgets and financial performance.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

What we're looking for

• COTC and IOSH qualifications.
• Experience managing a transfer station, waste facility or similar operational environment.
• Strong leadership and commercial skills, ideally with P&L, transport or logistics experience.

Full right to work in the UK there is no sponsorship available for this role

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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