Transfer Station Manager – P&L, Safety & Growth

Biffa Waste Services; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa Waste Services seeks an experienced Transfer Station Manager to lead the Irlam Transfer Station in Manchester. You will ensure safety, compliance and efficiency while delivering excellent customer service and managing the day-to-day performance of the site.

You will coach the team, drive productivity, control costs and own the site P&L in partnership with regional management. This role offers growth opportunities within a major UK waste services provider.

Qualifications

• COTC qualification required.
• IOSH certificate preferred.
• Experience as an Operations Manager/Transfer Station Manager or similar role.
• Experience of people & health & safety management, ideally in a unionised environment.
• Proven track record of delivering against operational and service KPIs.
• Experience driving continuous improvement.
• Strong commercial awareness; P&L experience desirable.
• Good transport and logistics knowledge.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship management skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day performance of the site and manage the operations at Irlam Transfer Station.
• Develop and coach the team to deliver high safety, service and productivity levels.
• Own and manage cost control, budgets and site P&L in collaboration with regional management.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify growth opportunities for the facility.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and partners.
• Collaborate across the business to share best practices and efficient waste solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship management

Transport knowledge

Logistics knowledge

Continuous improvement

Education

COTC qualification

IOSH Certificate

Job description

Biffa Waste Services seeks an experienced Transfer Station Manager to lead the Irlam Transfer Station in Manchester. You will ensure safety, compliance and efficiency while delivering excellent customer service and managing the day-to-day performance of the site.

You will coach the team, drive productivity, control costs and own the site P&L in partnership with regional management. This role offers growth opportunities within a major UK waste services provider.