Waste And Environmental Manager

Michael Page; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Car allowance

Annual leave 25 days

Income protection

Life insurance

Medical cover

UK relocation support

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Waste and Environmental Manager for a state-of-the-art waste centre in Bridgwater, Somerset. You will oversee day-to-day operations in a manufacturing setting, ensuring compliant, efficient resource management.

The role requires NEBOSH and WAMITAB qualifications, strong leadership, budget control, and a proactive, forward-thinking approach to Health and Safety and sustainability. Salary £75,000–£80,000 with pension, car allowance and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management within manufacturing or production.
• Knowledge of waste management processes and regulations.
• Open-minded and forward-thinking approach.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and targets effectively.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Commitment to health and safety best practices.
• Knowledge of COMAH regulations.
• Waste management experience in battery/fuel cell environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the waste centre to ensure efficiency and compliance with regulations.
• Oversee waste processing, storage, and transportation to meet operational targets.
• Ensure health and safety protocols are strictly followed across the site.
• Monitor and manage budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Lead, train, and motivate the team to achieve performance goals.
• Implement and maintain environmental and sustainability practices.
• Prepare operational reports and provide updates to senior management.
• Coordinate with external partners and regulatory bodies as required.

Skills

Waste management

Leadership

Budget management

Health & safety

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

NEBOSH and WAMITAB qualifications

Job description

As a Waste and Environmental Manager in Bridgwater, Somerset, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of a cutting-edge waste centre within a manufacturing and production environment, ensuring smooth and efficient management of resources. Your role will play a key part in supporting the operation by maintaining high standards of service and compliance, and require an open-minded and forward-thinking approach.

Client Details

Our client is a global renewable energy business, developing sustainable solutions for vehicles and energy storage. The company is a market leader with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities near Bridgwater, Somerset, supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future.

Description

• Manage the daily operations of the waste centre to ensure efficiency and compliance with regulations.
• Oversee waste processing, storage, and transportation to meet operational targets.
• Ensure health and safety protocols are strictly followed across the site.
• Monitor and manage budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Lead, train, and motivate the team to achieve performance goals.
• Implement and maintain environmental and sustainability practices.
• Prepare operational reports and provide updates to senior management.
• Coordinate with external partners and regulatory bodies as required.

Profile

• Experience in waste management in the manufacturing and production industry.
• Knowledge of waste management processes and environmental regulations.
• An open-minded and forward-thinking approach.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and operational targets effectively.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• A commitment to health and safety best practices.
• NEBOSH and WAMITAB qualifications.
• Knowledge of COMAH regulations.
• Waste management experience within a battery/fuel cell environment.

Job Offer

• Salary between £75,000 - £80,000 (dependent on the level of experience).
• Pension scheme.
• Car allowance.
• Annual leave - 25 days (plus bank holidays).
• Income protection.
• Life insurance.
• Medical cover.
• Potential UK based relocation support.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best