InstaStaff are currently recruiting for an Interim Operations Manager to join a Waste Management company based in Milton Keynes. You must hold either WAMITAB Level 4, WAMITAB Level 3 or WAMITAB Level 2, and have strong hands-on Managerial experience Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Operations Manager to provide short-term leadership cover across the Mechanical Treatment and Anaerobic Digestion facilities This role is critical to maintaining safe, compliant and high-performing operations during a transition period. As such, this opportunity is suited to someone who can hit the ground running, quickly understand the site, and provide confident, steady leadership in a complex, regulated environment. You will take immediate ownership of day-to-day operations, ensuring performance, safety and compliance standards are maintained without disruption. The duties of the Interim Operations Manager will include: Provide immediate operational leadership across the MT and AD plants, ensuring safe and efficient performance from day one Maintain plant availability, through output and compliance in line with KPIs, permits and contractual requirements Lead and support operational teams, reinforcing a strong safety-first culture Ensure continued adherence to company policies, procedures and the Integrated Management System (IMS) Manage operational resourcing, shift cover and short-term priorities to maintain continuity Oversee incident, near-miss and non-conformance reporting, working closely with HSEQ and site leadership Provide clear, accurate operational reporting to senior management and stakeholders Support audits, inspections and regulator engagement as required Play a key role during outages, maintenance coordination or operational issues, providing hands-on support and decision-making The ideal Interim Operations Manager will have: Experience within a similar role Hands on Managerial experience WAMITAB Level 4 WAMITAB 2/3 would be considered if you have strong hands-on experience Significant experience operating at management level within a regulated, process-based environment (e.g. AD, EfW, waste treatment, utilities or similar) A strong waste background, you need to know the industry and be able to hit the ground running. Proven ability to take ownership of site operations with minimal onboarding Strong track record of managing day-to-day operations in complex industrial environments Demonstrable experience delivering performance against KPIs Confident leading teams through periods of change, pressure or reduced stability Working knowledge of SCADA, CMMS and operational reporting systems Solid understanding of health & safety, environmental compliance and permit conditions This role will initially be for 2 months, could extend up to 3 - 6 months The Salary for the role is circa £55,000 per annum