Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Location based: Berwick
Hours per week: 37.5
Salary: £46,818 (£41,718 before completion of COTCs, rising to £45,900 upon successful completion)
Car Scheme: Company Car or Car Allowance
Bonus: up to 10% Bonus
Company Pension and benefits catalogue available.
Looking for a rewarding leadership role where you can make a real difference to recycling and sustainability in Northumberland? Join us as Senior Site Manager and take overall responsibility for the smooth, safe, and efficient running of Berwick Transfer Station and Household Waste Recycling Centre, while also supporting Morpeth HWRC.
About the Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll lead operations across our key Northumberland sites.
Responsibilities
* Take full responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of Berwick Transfer Station and HWRC, ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and service delivery.
* Manage efficient deployment of staff and resources, promote recycling initiatives, and maximise diversion from landfill.
* Ensure full compliance with environmental legislation, health & safety regulations, and all contractual requirements.
* Work collaboratively with the Northumberland PFi team to deliver excellent customer service and exceed performance standards.
* Support the running of additional sites as needed while fostering a positive, motivated team culture.
What We're Looking For
* Proven management or supervisory experience in a similar operational environment (essential).
* COTC Level 4 in Hazardous Waste (Transfer) and Treatment Operations (both required; we can support you in achieving these with resources provided).
* IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
* Strong passion for recycling coupled with excellent communication and team leadership skills.
* Willingness to undertake additional training (e.g. first aid or further health & safety qualifications).
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £41,718 before completion of COTCs, rising to £45,900 upon successful completion.
We actively support your development to achieve the required qualifications.
We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups in waste management and sustainability. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know — we’re committed to being an inclusive employer.
All applicable EEO statements and equal opportunity provisions apply.
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