Transfer Station Manager

Astute People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Overtime

Benefits

Job summary

Astutes Power Team is working with a leading Waste Management company across Central and East London to recruit a Transfer Station Manager. You will oversee daily operations, lead teams, ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement in waste handling facilities.

The role requires strong leadership, a good grasp of health and safety, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining client and regulatory relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience managing waste operations and ensuring compliance with environmental permits and safety regulations.
• Strong leadership and people-management experience in a waste/logistics setting.
• Solid understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Transfer Station, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant service delivery.
• Lead, manage and develop operational teams, including workforce planning, training and performance.
• Ensure waste operations comply with company procedures, Health & Safety legislation and Environmental Permit requirements.
• Monitor site performance, throughput, KPIs and resource requirements.
• Manage vehicle movements, tipping operations, contractors, plant and equipment.
• Lead incident investigations, site inspections and corrective actions where required.
• Support budget management, cost control and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain effective relationships with clients, contractors, local authorities and regulatory bodies.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Health & safety awareness

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Education

WAMITAB Level 4 or equivalent

IOSH Managing Safely / NEBOSH or health & safety qualification

Experience with Environmental Permit compliance and waste legislation

Job description

Astutes Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company with portfolio of Material Recovery, Waste Transfer and Energy Recovery facilities across Central and East London.

Responsibilities And Duties Of The Transfer Station Manager Role

You will be responsible for:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Transfer Station, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant service delivery
• Lead, manage and develop operational teams, including workforce planning, training and performance
• Ensure waste operations comply with company procedures, Health & Safety legislation and Environmental Permit requirements
• Monitor site performance, throughput, KPIs and resource requirements
• Manage vehicle movements, tipping operations, contractors, plant and equipment
• Lead incident investigations, site inspections and corrective actions where required
• Support budget management, cost control and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain effective relationships with clients, contractors, local authorities and regulatory bodies

Professional Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• WAMITAB Level 4 or equivalent would be advantageous
• IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH or relevant Health & Safety qualification would be advantageous
• Experience of Environmental Permit compliance and waste legislation would be beneficial

Personal Skills

The Transfer Station Manager role would suit someone who:

• Has previous management experience within waste management, recycling, logistics, transfer stations or a similar operational environment
• Has strong leadership and people management experience
• Has a good understanding of Health & Safety and environmental compliance
• Has strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Is commercially aware, hands-on and able to manage competing operational priorities

Salary And Benefits Of The Transfer Station Manager Role

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 (DOE)
• Bonus
• Overtime
• Benefits

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative.