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
Salary description
£64000.00 - £66000.00 per year