Operations Manager Waste Management and Recycling Facility
An experienced Operations Manager is required to lead and develop a high:performing production team at a busy waste management and recycling facility in South Yorkshire.
Salary: GBP 60,000 GBP 65,000 + GBP 6,000 Car Allowance + Pension
Location: South Yorkshire
The Role
As Operations Manager, you will have full responsibility for the safe, efficient, and compliant day:to:day operation of a fast:paced processing site.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the intake, processing, and outbound movement of waste and recyclable materials Ensuring plant machinery and equipment are maintained to maximise operational performance and minimise downtime Driving compliance across Environmental, Health and Safety, and Quality standards Leading, motivating, and developing operational and production teams Supporting commercial objectives and contributing to overall site profitability and performance Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across operations, productivity, and safety
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Previous experience managing operations within a waste management, recycling, or heavy industrial environment A strong operational background working with materials or processes such as biomass, wood waste, scrap metal, plastics, aggregates, construction and demolition waste, composting, landfill, anaerobic digestion, MRF/MBT operations, or similar industrial processing environments Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to drive performance and engagement Excellent understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance standards
Desirable Qualifications
COTC / WAMITAB qualification (training can be provided if required) NEBOSH or IOSH certification Full UK driving licence
Suitable Backgrounds
This opportunity may suit candidates currently working as or previously employed as:
General Manager Waste Site Manager Recycling Operations Manager MRF Manager MBT Shift Manager Transfer Station Manager Recycling Production Manager Plant Manager Skip Hire General Manager