Brackmills Industrial Estate, Hardingstone, Northampton NN4, UK
Job Description
Posted Thursday 19 March 2026 at 01:0 | Expires Thursday 2 April 2026 at 23:59
Thalia Waste Management is seeking a Site Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of Brackmills Transfer Station. This role involves leading site operations, managing staff, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and driving continuous improvements in waste handling and processing.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage all site operations, ensuring compliance with environmental permits, health and safety regulations, and contractual obligations.
* Supervise and develop a team of site operatives, providing training and performance management.
* Ensure all waste is received, handled, stored, and transferred in line with legal and environmental requirements.
* Conduct risk assessments, implement safe systems of work, and promote a strong health and safety culture.
* Oversee site maintenance to ensure all equipment and infrastructure remain operational and compliant.
* Liaise with transport teams, waste contractors, and regulatory bodies to support smooth site operations.
* Maintain accurate records, including weighbridge data, waste transfer documentation, and incident reports.
* Identify and implement operational improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
* Investigate and report incidents, complaints, and non-conformities, ensuring corrective actions are taken.
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications
* COTC Level 4 in Managing Transfer of Hazardous Waste (or willingness to obtain).
* IOSH/NEBOSH certification (preferred).
* Full UK driving licence (preferred).
Skills and Experience
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* Knowledge of environmental and waste management legislation.
* Financial and budget management experience.
* Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
* Experience managing waste transfer stations or similar industrial sites.
* Experience implementing health and safety procedures.
* Experience in resource allocation and operational planning.
Personal Attributes
* Proactive and safety-conscious approach.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Customer-focused mindset.
Why Join Us?
* Lead a key operational site within a forward-thinking waste management company.
* Play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance and driving operational efficiency.
* Be part of a team committed to sustainability and continuous improvement.
* Opportunities for career development and further training.
Our Business
At Thalia Waste Management, we are creating a future to be proud of. We think differently, questioning everything, enabling us to develop progressive waste into energy solutions and services. Being motivated, tackling problems together, inspiring others to take responsibility, making a difference, being ambitious and contributing value.
We operate the best technology available across our four strategic sites in North Yorkshire, Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire and the Isle of Wight. Our technology includes everything from mechanical and biological treatment, traditional mass-burn energy from waste and material recycling technologies to in‑vessel composting, advanced thermal treatment, innovative small‑scale energy from waste and anaerobic digestion. In a single year we process 300,000 tonnes of waste that is turned into energy. This generates the same amount of energy as approximately 600 million solar panels. Similarly we recycle circa 95,000 tonnes of waste.
Inclusion
At Thalia Waste Management, we work hard to make sure we are an inclusive and diverse place to work. This means we don’t just look at your CV, we’re focused on who you are, your skills and passion that can be brought to Thalia Waste Management. We know and understand everyone is different and has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working and any adjustments that could be needed! We’ll do all that we can to support everyone from their first contact with us. For any support or adjustments needed through our recruitment process, please speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. As a Disability ConfidentEmployer, we will make sure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Brackmills Industrial Estate, Hardingstone, Northampton NN4, UK
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