Waste Manager

Kaminsky Consulting; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global producer of chemical products as a Waste Manager, where your expertise will drive sustainability and operational excellence. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, optimizing waste processes, and fostering a culture of safety. With a competitive salary of up to £50,000 and an attractive benefits package, including a 10% annual bonus and private healthcare, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a key manufacturing environment. If you are passionate about waste management and eager to lead positive change, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

10% Annual Bonus

10% Employer Pension Contribution

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

28 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in waste management and environmental compliance.
• Experience with HSE regulations and sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HSE compliance and foster a culture of safety.
• Oversee material management and coordinate collection schedules.
• Identify opportunities to reduce hazardous materials at the source.

Skills

HSE Compliance

Environmental Regulations

Process Optimization

Relationship Management

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Certification in Waste Management

Tools

Management Database Software

ISO 14001 Compliance Tools

Job description

Waste Manager to join a leading manufacturing site in West Yorkshire, where millions are being invested in expansion and operational upgrades. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum, complemented by an excellent benefits package, including up to a 10% annual bonus, 10% employer pension contribution, private healthcare, life assurance, and 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Taking this opportunity would mean working for a leading global producer of chemical products. This is a key manufacturing company relied on by many industries and this Waste Manager role is critical to ongoing operation.

As the Waste Manager, you will play a pivotal role in achieving business objectives by driving reduction initiatives, resolving challenges, and promoting continuous improvement. As the Waste Manager, you will lead efforts to meet corporate sustainability goals, optimise processes, and enhance performance metrics.

Waste Manager Responsibilities

1. Ensures HSE compliance within designated areas, fostering a strong culture of safety.
2. Oversees the management of materials, coordinating collection schedules and collaborating with the Manager to process eligible materials.
3. Develops and maintains effective relationships with suppliers and regulatory agencies as necessary.
4. Provides timely and accurate data to support the development of the budget.
5. Maintains the management database, ensuring compliance with legal obligations, supporting ISO 14001 certification, and contributing to regional and corporate sustainability reports.
6. Identifies opportunities to reduce material volumes at the source, working towards a corporate target of reducing hazardous materials.
7. Performs site audits for suppliers as part of ensuring compliance with Duty of Care responsibilities.
8. Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations, including the removal of hazardous materials within six months to avoid legacy accumulation.

We are seeking Waste Manager candidates with strong technical expertise to manage the site's streams, ensure compliance with environmental and hazardous regulations, and act as a champion for positive change.

Please apply directly for further information regarding this Waste Manager position.