Job Description Operations Manager An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to take full leadership of a busy and growing energy and resource recovery business. This is a key site leadership role, responsible for driving performance, safety, and compliance across all operations. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you’ll oversee day-to-day site activities, leading operational and maintenance teams to maximise throughput, efficiency, and recovery rates. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping site culture, improving processes, and ensuring the facility consistently meets environmental and commercial targets. Key Responsibilities of the Operations Manager include: Lead, motivate and develop site teams across operations, drivers and maintenance, embedding a strong safety-first and high-performance culture Take ownership of performance, driving throughput, quality of output, and operational efficiency against clearly defined KPIs Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, environmental permits and waste regulations, acting as the responsible site lead when required Coordinate closely with maintenance to maximise plant availability, reduce downtime, and deliver continuous improvement across equipment and processes Manage site budgets, reporting and performance metrics, identifying opportunities to improve cost control and operational output What you’ll need: Proven leadership experience within a waste, recycling or wider process/industrial environment Strong understanding of materials handling, separation processes, or continuous plant operations Experience managing site performance, budgets, and regulatory compliance in a safety-critical environment Engineering or technical background (mechanical, electrical or process) with IOSH or NEBOSH preferred A hands-on, visible leadership style with the ability to drive engagement and accountability across teams What’s on Offer: Competitive salary circa £65,000 depending on experience Opportunity to take full ownership of a critical site within a growing, sustainability-focused business A leadership role with real influence over site performance, culture and continuous improvement Supportive environment with a strong focus on safety, development and long-term progression If you’re an experienced operations leader looking to take full ownership of a site and play a key role in driving performance within a fast-paced recycling environment, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a high-impact position.