Site Manager – Waste Operations (Site Restoration)
Location: Durham
Salary: £55,000 + Company Car
Contract: Permanent
Are you an experienced site leader with a background in waste, quarrying, earthworks or heavy plant environments? We’re supporting a well-established organisation in recruiting a Site Manager – Waste Operations to take full ownership of day-to-day operations at a permitted waste site delivering a large-scale land restoration programme.
The site operates under an environmental permit and involves the controlled acceptance and placement of construction waste as part of a structured restoration scheme, including tipping activities in variable ground conditions.
This is a hands-on leadership role, managing a team of circa 10 plant operators and site staff, ensuring operations are delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently every day.
The Ideal Candidate
You will thrive in this Site Manager – Waste Operations role if you have:
· Experience within waste operations, quarrying, earthworks, landfill or similar heavy plant environments
· A strong understanding of environmental permits, H&S legislation and site compliance
· Proven leadership capability with the ability to motivate, coach and develop site teams
· A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to adapt to changing site demands
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple operational priorities
· Confidence producing site-based documentation, reports and compliance records
Key Responsibilities
As Site Manager – Waste Operations, you will be responsible for:
· Overseeing daily waste operations and site restoration activities, including safe and controlled tipping operations
· Leading, managing and developing a team of plant operators and site staff
· Planning workloads, allocating resources and ensuring operational targets are achieved
· Ensuring all plant and machinery is operated safely and maintained in line with defect reporting procedures
· Maintaining strict compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards
· Producing and managing site documentation including costs, timesheets, purchase orders, compliance checks and productivity reports
· Delivering toolbox talks, briefings, 1-to-1s and performance discussions
· Maintaining site infrastructure, housekeeping standards and security
· Liaising with internal teams, contractors and visitors to ensure smooth and safe site operations
· Preparing and implementing risk assessments and method statements, ensuring correct PPE usage at all times
· Supporting long-term site planning and adapting operations as the restoration programme progresses
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Site Manager who enjoys leading teams, improving site performance and taking ownership of a busy, plant-heavy operational environment. If you are committed to safety, compliance and operational excellence, this role offers long-term stability and the chance to make a real impact on a major land restoration project.
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