Waste Operations Manager

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Company pension contributions

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment is seeking an experienced Waste Operations Manager for a major London site. You will lead a hands-on team to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations at the transfer station.

The role requires strong leadership, health, safety and environmental knowledge, plus the ability to drive improvements and engage with clients and regulators. London-based on-site role with bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum management experience in waste management or related field.
• Proven leadership and team-management skills.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing contractors and site operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of the transfer station.
• Lead, motivate and develop supervisors and staff.
• Ensure compliance with permits, waste legislation and H&S.
• Oversee site throughput, KPIs and performance.
• Oversee traffic, tipping operations and site safety.
• Manage recruitment, training and workforce planning.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee maintenance, plant and contractor management.
• Support budgeting, cost reduction and improvement initiatives.
• Build relationships with clients, authorities and regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

HSE

Environmental compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Contractor management

Operational management

Job description

Location: Wandsworth, LondonSalary: £55,000 + Bonus + BenefitsOur 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.