Waste Depot Manager

Brackenberry; Swindon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider is looking for a Waste Depot Manager in Swindon to oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with safety standards, and manage a team. Candidates should have a background in environmental management and relevant qualifications. This role is on a 12-month contract with a pay rate of £21.49 - £28.05 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a waste facility or recycling centre.
• Knowledge of waste management legislation and safety compliance.
• Full UK driving licence necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operations of the waste depot.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
• Manage staff performance and development.

Skills

Team management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Resource planning

Education

Degree in Environmental Management

IOSH/NEBOSH certification

Job description

Overview

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Swindon to assist with the appointment of an Waste Depot Manager, on a 12-month contract, highly likely to be extended at client’s discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £21.49 - £28.05 per hour

Summary

The Waste Depot Manager Facilities & Environment will oversee the daily operations, performance, and compliance of the councils waste depot facilities. This role is critical to ensuring waste management, recycling, and environmental services are delivered efficiently, safely, and in line with regulatory and council standards. The postholder will lead a team, manage depot resources, and maintain a strong focus on health & safety, operational excellence, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the operations of the waste depot, ensuring effective planning, organisation, and performance.
• Oversee the receipt, handling, storage, and transfer of waste materials in compliance with environmental legislation.
• Ensure all health & safety policies and procedures are adhered to, fostering a strong safety culture across the depot.
• Manage staff performance, development, training, and rostering to ensure adequate coverage and productivity.
• Work closely with the wider Waste Services team to deliver high-quality waste and recycling services to residents and businesses.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Management, Waste Management, Facilities Management, or related discipline (desirable).
• Professional certification in Waste Management or IOSH/NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification (required or willingness to achieve).

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence.
• Proven experience managing a waste facility, recycling centre, or similar operational depot.
• Strong knowledge of waste management legislation, health & safety, and environmental compliance.
• Experience managing teams, with excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Budget management and resource planning experience.
• Ability to analyse operational performance and implement improvements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including working with contractors and regulatory bodies.
• Practical problem-solving abilities and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and high standards of service delivery.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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