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Operations Manager
Salary £40,662 - £50,828 per annum (plus benefits)
Hours Full-time, Monday to Friday
Location Deerplay Landfill Site, Burnley, BB11 3RL
As an Operations Manager at FCC Environment, you will oversee the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the Deerplay landfill site, managing its transition from mothballed to fully operational. Youll be responsible for health and safety, environmental compliance, cost control, and delivering high-quality service to customers.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working five days per week.
Our promise to you
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave (full-time working), plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend scheme
- Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase, and more (where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
What will you be doing?
- Overseeing the reopening and daily management of the Deerplay landfill site
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety, environmental, and statutory requirements
- Managing site operations efficiently and within budget
- Leading and developing site teams including plant operators, weighbridge staff, and contractors
- Monitoring cell development, leachate systems, and waste handling
- Maintaining high site standards and engaging with the local community and the Environment Agency
- Assisting in financial forecasting, reporting, and cost control
- Supporting succession planning, performance reviews, and training
What are we looking for?
- Strong leadership qualities with proven team management experience
- Health & Safety qualifications or the ability to work toward them
- Previous experience in landfill or waste site operations is desirable
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to work to budget
- Resilience, adaptability, and a results-driven approach
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) or willingness to achieve it
- IT literate with experience using management systems and reporting tools
About Us
We are FCC Environment, one of the UKs leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources. We operate over 200 facilities and employ around 4,200 people across England, Scotland, and Wales.
The recycling and waste management industry is more important than ever in tackling climate change. We need driven individuals ready to make a difference. We need you.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.
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