Operations Manager – Waste Management & Recycling Facility
An experienced Operations Manager is required to lead and develop a high-performing production team at a busy waste management and recycling facility in South Yorkshire.
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Pension
Location: South Yorkshire
The Role
As Operations Manager, you will have full responsibility for the safe, efficient, and compliant day-to-day operation of a fast-paced processing site.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing the intake, processing, and outbound movement of waste and recyclable materials
* Ensuring plant machinery and equipment are maintained to maximise operational performance and minimise downtime
* Driving compliance across Environmental, Health & Safety, and Quality standards
* Leading, motivating, and developing operational and production teams
* Supporting commercial objectives and contributing to overall site profitability and performance
* Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across operations, productivity, and safety
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
* Previous experience managing operations within a waste management, recycling, or heavy industrial environment
* A strong operational background working with materials or processes such as biomass, wood waste, scrap metal, plastics, aggregates, construction and demolition waste, composting, landfill, anaerobic digestion, MRF/MBT operations, or similar industrial processing environments
* Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to drive performance and engagement
* Excellent understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance standards
Desirable Qualifications
* COTC / WAMITAB qualification (training can be provided if required)
* NEBOSH or IOSH certification
* Full UK driving licence
Suitable Backgrounds
This opportunity may suit candidates currently working as or previously employed as:
* General Manager
* Waste Site Manager
* Recycling Operations Manager
* MRF Manager
* MBT Shift Manager
* Transfer Station Manager
* Recycling Production Manager
* Plant Manager
* Skip Hire General Manager