Waste Treatment Site Manager

National Grid; Dartford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Dartford seeks a Site Manager to lead a team responsible for oil management. The role involves managing oil handling projects while ensuring safety and compliance with environmental standards. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience and relevant qualifications, including NVQ L4/HNC and NEBOSH certification. This position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Starting salary between £59,030 to £63,690

Paid overtime

26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days

Generous contributory pension scheme

Financial support for professional development

Flexible benefits including share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing teams.
• Experience in waste treatment environments.
• Ability to deliver projects safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a skilled team of 10 professionals in oil management.
• Manage complex oil handling projects within substations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Team motivation

Safety and compliance

Education

Min NVQ L4 / HNC

NEBOSH - General cert

L4 Certificate of Technical Competence in Waste Management

Job description

Are you ready to lead from the front?

We’re seeking a Site Manager to drive the success of our Oil Management Unit (OMU), delivering vital operations that keep the electricity transmission network running reliably. This role is based at our site in Dartford, your daily commute should be within 60 mins of site.

In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee a skilled team of 10 professionals, including LGV drivers, plant operatives, and waste treatment specialists. You’ll be responsible for managing complex oil handling projects within substation environments, ensuring high standards of safety, environmental protection, and quality assurance. You’ll create a cohesive team culture, inspire performance, and maintain compliance with waste permits, Technically Competent Manager (TCM) requirements, and WAMITAB qualifications.

We’re looking for proven leadership experience and a track record of delivering projects safely and effectively. Your ability to motivate teams and uphold the highest standards will be essential to this role. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a high-impact team leader position where your expertise and dedication will help secure the UK’s energy future. You’ll enjoy a supportive environment, professional development, and the satisfaction of knowing your work helps powers millions of homes and businesses.

Requirements:

• Min NVQ L4 / HNC
• Experience as a team leader or manager
• Waste Treatment experience
• NEBOSH - General cert

Desirable

• L4 Certificate of Technical Competence in Waste Management

Pay and Benefits

• A starting salary of £59,030 to £63,690 pa including allowance + Paid overtime
• 37 Hours per week Mon - Fri, occasional weekend work
• Training and Development.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days.
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. Totalling 18%.

• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - relevant to your role.
• Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.

Apply today and help shape the future of energy transmission.

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