Job Summary
General Manager – LW Skip Hire & Recycling Management
Location: Cannock Wood - WS12
Full-Time, Competitive Salary + Company Vehicle
LW Skip Hire and Recycling Limited is Staffordshires leading waste management and recycling provider. Our expert services range from skip hire to full waste management and recycling solutions. We offer skip hire and recycling services in Lichfield, Rugeley, Burntwood, Cannock and surrounding areas. Established over 25 years ago, LW Skips has built a reliable and competitive reputation in waste management and recycling.
We are seeking an operationally experienced and commercially driven General Manager to lead our growing skip hire and waste management operations. This is a general management role with full responsibility for operational performance, profitability, transport & waste compliance, and overall team management.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead day-to-day skip hire, transport and waste transfer station operations
* Drive revenue growth and improve operational efficiency
* Oversee the sales and administration team members n the office.
* Oversee the routing, and maintenance of the HGVs and recycling plant in conjunction with the workshop fitter and transfer station management.
* Ensure full compliance with environmental and transport regulations
* Oversee set budgets, P&L, and cost control for the site
* Lead and develop operational, driving, yard, and office teams
* Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
What We're Looking For
* Proven management experience in waste management, transport, logistics, or transfer station background.
* Strong financial and commercial acumen
* Excellent communication and problem solving skills
* Knowledge of environmental and health & safety regulations
* Excellent leadership and decision-making skills
* Experience managing HGV/transport operations
* Experience running recycling operations for, metal recycling, plastics, wood, general waste or skips.
* Experience working with management/board remotely
* Qualifications in transport management inc OLAT, CPC and WAMITAB or similar environmental management experience desirable.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary, discussed at interview stage
* Commercial vehicle
* Pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Management role with real growth opportunity within the group.
* Supportive and family run working environment
* Hours are 07:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday.
If you love working within the waste and skip industry, and want to join a local family run business, taking ownership of a fast-paced operation, we'd love to hear from you.
Please contact our friendly HR team on for more information or apply below
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company car
* Company events
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Waste management: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Transport Manager CPC / OLAT experience (preferred)
* WAMITAB Environmental qualification (preferred)
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person