Transfer Station Manager — Lead Operations & Safety

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 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.