Transfer Station Operations Leader — Sunderland

Biffa Waste Services; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa is seeking an experienced Transfer Station Manager to lead the Sunderland operation, ensuring safety, compliance, efficiency and excellent customer service. You will be responsible for day-to-day performance, leading and developing the team, and driving improvements in productivity, service and profitability.

With responsibility for the full site P&L, you will collaborate with regional management to achieve business objectives, identify growth opportunities and ensure sustained

Qualifications

• A relevant COTC qualification.
• IOSH Certificate.
• Experience as an Operations Manager, Transfer Station Manager or in a similar leadership role.
• Experience in people and health & safety management, ideally in a unionised environment.
• Proven track record of delivering against operational and service KPIs.
• Experience of driving continuous improvement.
• Strong commercial awareness, with 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 and develop the Sunderland transfer station to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations.
• Drive improvements in productivity, service and profitability while managing day-to-day performance and budgets.
• Own the site P&L and work with regional management to meet business objectives and growth.
• Coach and develop the team to create a high-performing working environment.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across the operation.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Relationship management

Multi-priority handling

Education

IOSH Certificate

COTC qualification

Job description

Biffa is seeking an experienced Transfer Station Manager to lead the Sunderland operation, ensuring safety, compliance, efficiency and excellent customer service. You will be responsible for day-to-day performance, leading and developing the team, and driving improvements in productivity, service and profitability.

With responsibility for the full site P&L, you will collaborate with regional management to achieve business objectives, identify growth opportunities and ensure sustained