Waste Operations Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Company pension contributions

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Waste Operations Manager to take overall responsibility for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of a major London site.

You will lead a team of supervisors and operators, ensure environmental permits and health & safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement across site throughput and operations.

This hands-on role demands strong leadership, coordination with clients and authorities, and a focus on cost control and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Experience leading waste transfer operations.
• Proven track record in safety-critical environments.
• Strong leadership and KPI-driven performance.
• Experience managing contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of the transfer station.
• Lead supervisors, operators and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with permits, waste legislation and HSE.
• Oversee throughput, performance and KPIs.
• Oversee traffic, tipping, and site safety.
• Recruitment, training and workforce planning.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee plant, equipment maintenance and contractor management.
• Support budget control and cost reduction initiatives.
• Build relationships with clients, authorities and regulators.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Health & Safety

Operational excellence

Communication

Problem solving

Contractor management

Education

WAMITAB Level 4

IOSH/NEBOSH

Environmental permits knowledge

Job description

Location: Wandsworth, London

Salary: £55,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Our client is a leading waste management and recycling business, looking for an experienced Waste Operations Manager to take overall responsibility for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of a major London site.

This is a hands-on management role requiring strong leadership, operational and health & safety experience, with responsibility for people, plant, environmental compliance, site performance and continuous improvement.

Overview

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the transfer station.
• Lead, motivate and develop supervisors, operators and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, waste legislation and Health & Safety requirements.
• Manage site throughput, operational performance and KPIs.
• Oversee traffic movements, vehicle flows, tipping operations and site safety.
• Manage recruitment, training, workforce planning and employee performance.
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee plant, equipment, maintenance and contractor management.
• Support budget control, cost reduction and operational improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, local authorities and regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• Previous management experience within waste management, recycling, transfer stations, logistics or a similar operational environment.
• Strong people leadership and team management experience.
• Experience managing teams within a safety-critical environment.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental compliance.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing contractors and operational performance.
• Knowledge of waste legislation and environmental permits.
• Operational knowledge of vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Desirable: WAMITAB Level 4, IOSH/NEBOSH, Environmental Permit experience and experience managing large-scale waste or recycling operations.

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000 salary, dependent on experience.
• Bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Private healthcare.
• Company pension contributions.