Operations Manager - Waste management and Recycling

An experienced Waste & Recycling Operations Manager is required to lead a production team at a fast-paced processing site

Salary: £60k + benefits, Pension
Location: Horwich, Blackrod Preston and surrounding areas 

The Role
As Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of a busy waste management or recycling facility. 
Key duties include:
•    Overseeing the intake, processing, and dispatch of waste materials
•    Ensuring all plant and equipment are properly maintained and operational
•    Maintaining compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety, and Quality standards
•    Managing, motivating, and developing a team of production staff
•    Supporting commercial activities and contributing to overall business performance

About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
A relevant qualification such as COTC/WAMITAB
Proven experience managing a waste processing or recycling site although not essential 
A background working with materials such as wood waste, scrap metal, plastics, construction/demolition waste, composting, landfill, aggregates, anaerobic digestion, MRF/MBT operations, or other heavy industry

Desirable : NEBOSH or IOSH certification
A full UK driving license

Suitable Backgrounds

This role would suit candidates who have previously held positions such as:
General Manager, MBT Shift Manager, Transfer Station Manager, Recycling Operations Manager, Waste Site Manager, MRF Manager, Skip Hire General Manager, Recycling Production Manager, Plant Manager