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Operations Manager – Waste Management & Recycling Sector
Location: Northfleet, Kent (Onsite role)
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary dependant on experience and a comprehensive benefits package.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexible start and finish times to suit your schedule.
We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Operations Manager to join a leading organisation within the waste management and recycling sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced operational leader to step into a pivotal role with real scope to drive change, improve processes, and lead a high-performing team.
About the Role
As Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of a busy waste management facility. The site plays a key role in the collection, transfer, and processing of both solid and liquid waste materials, and requires a forward-thinking individual who can bring structure, introduce process improvements, and ensure safe and efficient operations.
This role offers the chance to lead a high-performing team while reporting directly to the Operations Director. You’ll have the autonomy to drive change and ensure smooth, compliant operations, all while fostering a collaborative environment. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting and has a leadership style that brings people together to deliver consistently safe and effective results.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Site Operations: Oversee daily activities across waste transfer, transport, and technical teams, ensuring efficient and compliant site performance.
* Drive Improvement: Implement visual management, 5S, and continuous improvement to boost efficiency and safety.
* Manage & Develop Teams: Support a team of six development through training, 1-2-1s, and performance management to build a strong, engaged workforce.
* Ensure Safety & Commercial Control: Promote a safety-first culture while managing budgets, P&L, and operational effectiveness.
We're looking for a confident, hands-on leader with a passion for driving operational excellence and creating a culture of safety and improvement. If you're ready to take ownership of a dynamic site and lead meaningful change, this could be the perfect next step.
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
* Solid experience in waste management, recycling, or a similar operational environment
* A proven track record in leading teams, with a sleeves-rolled-up approach to leadership
* Confidence in budget management and hitting operational performance targets
* A strong grasp of safety and compliance, with experience embedding high standards across teams
* Recognised qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely and WAMITAB COTC (Level 4)
* A NEBOSH General Certificate
* Experience promoting behavioural safety or leading continuous improvement initiatives
* Familiarity with industry standards like ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001
Why Join?
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a progressive business within a critical and growing sector. You’ll have the autonomy to shape and lead operations, influence site culture, and play a central role in driving performance. For someone motivated by improvement, development, and making a real impact, this is a standout opportunity.
Ready to lead operations and shape the future of sustainable waste management? Apply today to be considered.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management, Strategy/Planning, and Finance
* Industries
Air, Water, and Waste Program Management and Water, Waste, Steam, and Air Conditioning Services
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