Waste Transfer Site Manager — Lead Team & Drive KPIs

Biffa Waste Services; Oadby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Biffa Leicester is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of the Waste Transfer Station, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient service delivery in line with contractual requirements.

You will manage and develop the site team, monitor KPIs, drive continuous improvement and work with the General Manager on budgets, maintenance, and site development, with a focus on safety and environmental responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Driving Licence.
• COTC (Certificate of Technical Competence) in Waste and Recycling Management.
• Experience managing people, health and safety and employee relations, ideally within a unionised operational environment.
• Proven experience delivering against service delivery KPIs and driving continuous improvement in an operational or service environment.
• Good knowledge of environmental responsibilities, health and safety legislation and waste industry requirements.
• Strong planning, communication and analytical skills, with the ability to manage conflict, influence others, monitor performance data and work effectively to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the Waste Transfer Station, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable service delivery in line with contractual requirements and Biffi policies.

Skills

People management

Health & safety

Budgeting

KPI tracking

Data analysis

Contractor management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

COTC Waste & Recycling

Job description

Biffa Leicester is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of the Waste Transfer Station, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient service delivery in line with contractual requirements.

You will manage and develop the site team, monitor KPIs, drive continuous improvement and work with the General Manager on budgets, maintenance, and site development, with a focus on safety and environmental responsibilities.