Transport Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Ely; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a proactive Transfer Station Operations Manager for their Cambridge site. This role is vital in leading operations, ensuring safety, and maintaining efficiency while fostering a strong team culture and delivering excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have a background in waste management, strong leadership skills, and a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Proven background in waste management or similar industry.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• A hands-on, flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health & Safety is always the top priority.
• Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing operations team.
• Drive continuous improvement through performance review.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Integrity

Customer focus

Critical thinking

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Job Description

Transfer Station Operations Manager

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £35k-£40k

My client is looking for a proactive and experienced Transfer Station Operations Manager to lead operations. This role is central to ensuring the safety, efficiency, and performance of the site while delivering excellent customer service and fostering a strong team culture.

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure Health & Safety is always the top priority
• Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing operations team
• Ensure compliance with site rules and environmental standards
• Monitor waste segregation and extraction targets
• Maintain and manage site equipment and infrastructure
• Foster a customer-focused, multi-skilled, flexible workforce
• Drive continuous improvement through performance review and process optimisation
• Report on productivity and collaborate across departments

Ideal Candidate:

• Leadership, teamwork, integrity, customer focus, critical thinking
• Proven background in waste management, treatment, or similar industry
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Good IT skills and reporting abilities
• A hands-on, flexible approach with the ability to manage change

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