Regional Operations Manager – West Yorkshire
I'm recruiting a Regional Operations Manager to lead local area front-line services across waste collection, recycling and cleansing. Essentially, this is an operational leadership role, so we are looking for a proven people manager within a fast operational delivery set-up. This is a high‑impact operational leadership role; you will make an immediate mark, responsible for overseeing multi‑site teams in West Yorkshire, managing large workforces, and ensuring safe, efficient service delivery to residents and commercial customers.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage large‑scale waste collection, recycling and operational cleansing operations across multiple depots in the West Yorkshire area.
* Ensure safe, compliant and efficient service delivery across a diverse front‑line operations collection and processing workforce.
* Drive operational performance, service improvement and resource optimisation.
* Oversee daily deployment of teams, vehicles, and equipment in a fast‑paced environment.
* Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, communities and external partners.
* Champion a positive health & safety culture.
* Contribute to long‑term service planning and transformation projects.
* Lead essential public‑facing services that make a real difference.
* Work across a variety of sites and communities.
* Opportunity to influence service improvement and long‑term strategy.
* Be part of a supportive, collaborative operational leadership team.
Qualifications
* Proven operational management experience in environments such as waste & recycling, transport, logistics, supply chain, warehousing or local authority services, utilities, environmental services or facilities management.
* Strong leadership experience managing large front‑line teams across multiple sites/depots.
* Excellent understanding of health & safety, compliance and risk management.
* Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
* A full UK driving licence is essential.
* An IOSH or NEBOSH qualification is preferred.
* A Transport CPC licence is preferred.
* Experience in trade waste, recycling or environmental services is preferred.
* Experience working with unions and community groups is preferred.
* Experience of working with local authorities and Government Administration is a slam dunk.
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