Waste Operations Manager

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.

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