Waste Manager - Dungeness

Aureos; Dungeness; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Salary

25 days Holiday

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Employee benefits portal

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Referral Scheme

Job summary

Aureos is seeking a Waste Manager to join our project in Dungeness. The role oversees waste management across the organisation, ensuring compliance with UK waste legislation and driving sustainable practices in handling, storage, transport and disposal of waste materials.

You will lead waste strategy development, manage contractors, monitor KPIs such as recycling rates and landfill diversion, and train staff on segregation and safety. A generous salary, pension, and health benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management or environmental services.
• Strong knowledge of UK waste legislation, including Duty of Care and hazardous waste regulations.
• Experience managing waste contractors and service providers.
• Understanding of environmental management systems (ISO 14001 desirable).
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in reporting tools and waste-tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement waste management strategies aligned with goals.
• Ensure compliance with UK waste regulations and permits.
• Oversee daily waste operations: segregation, storage, collection, disposal.
• Manage relationships with waste carriers and disposal partners.
• Maintain waste records, produce reports, track KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and increase recycling.
• Ensure safe handling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste; audits.
• Manage waste budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Deliver training on waste segregation and safety.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering and facilities.

Skills

Waste management

Compliance

Data reporting

Contractor management

Training & awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ISO 14001 desirable

Tools

Waste tracking systems

Reporting tools

Job description

• Health & wellbeing programme

If you are looking to work for a growing business who truly value and care for their employees, then look no further!

Aureos are seeking a Waste Manager to join our project in Dungeness. The Waste Manager is responsible for overseeing all waste management activities across the organisation, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, optimising waste processes, and driving sustainable practices. The role ensures safe, efficient, and cost‑effective handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of waste materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Waste Strategy & Planning — Develop and implement waste management strategies aligned with environmental and operational goals.
• Compliance & Legislation — Ensure full compliance with UK waste regulations, Duty of Care, and environmental permits.
• Operational Management — Oversee daily waste operations including segregation, storage, collection, and disposal.
• Contractor & Supplier Management — Manage relationships with waste carriers, recycling partners, and disposal contractors.
• Data & Reporting — Maintain accurate waste records, produce reports, and track KPIs such as recycling rates and landfill diversion.
• Environmental Improvement — Identify opportunities to reduce waste, increase recycling, and improve sustainability performance.
• Risk & Safety Management — Ensure safe handling of hazardous and non‑hazardous waste, conduct audits, and maintain compliance with H&S standards.
• Budget & Cost Control — Manage waste budgets, monitor spend, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Training & Awareness — Deliver training to staff on waste segregation, environmental responsibilities, and safe disposal practices.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Work closely with operations, engineering, facilities, and environmental teams to support organisational goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in waste management, environmental services, facilities, utilities, or industrial operations
• Strong knowledge of UK waste legislation, including Duty of Care, hazardous waste regulations, and waste carrier requirements
• Experience managing waste contractors and service providers
• Understanding of environmental management systems (ISO 14001 desirable)
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills
• Proficiency in reporting tools and waste‑tracking systems

In return you will receive

• Generous Salary
• 25 days Holiday with the option to buy more
• Pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Employee benefits portal.
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral Scheme

Equal Opportunities

Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.