Operations Manager - Waste management and Recycling

An experienced Waste & Recycling Operations Manager is required to lead a production team at a fast-paced processing site

Salary: £60k + benefits, Pension

Location: Horwich, Blackrod Preston and surrounding areas

The Role

As Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of a busy waste management or recycling facility.

• Overseeing the intake, processing, and dispatch of waste materials
• Ensuring all plant and equipment are properly maintained and operational
• Maintaining compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety, and Quality standards
• Managing, motivating, and developing a team of production staff
• Supporting commercial activities and contributing to overall business performance

About You

• A relevant qualification such as COTC/WAMITAB
• Proven experience managing a waste processing or recycling site although not essential
• A background working with materials such as wood waste, scrap metal, plastics, construction/demolition waste, composting, landfill, aggregates, anaerobic digestion, MRF/MBT operations, or other heavy industry
• Desirable : NEBOSH or IOSH certification
• A full UK driving license

Suitable Backgrounds

This role would suit candidates who have previously held positions such as:

• General Manager
• MBT Shift Manager
• Transfer Station Manager
• Recycling Operations Manager
• Waste Site Manager
• MRF Manager
• Skip Hire General Manager
• Recycling Production Manager
• Plant Manager

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