Operations Manager

Operations Manager – Waste & Transfer Stations
Midlands (with travel)
Up to £70,000 + Car + Benefits
We’re hiring an experienced Operational Excellence Manager to drive performance across a network of busy transfer stations.
This is a hands-on role focused on improving depot performance, standardising ways of working, and supporting underperforming sites to get back on track. You’ll be in and out of sites, working closely with depot teams, pushing best practice, and making real, measurable improvements.
What you’ll be doing:

Driving operational improvement across multiple depots
Standardising processes and implementing best practice
Supporting struggling sites and lifting performance
Leading audits, identifying gaps, and owning improvement plans
Building performance metrics and dashboards to track progress
Rolling out new processes and training teams
Ensuring compliance across H&S and environmental standardsWhat we’re looking for:

Strong operational leadership experience within waste / transfer stations
Proven track record improving performance across multi-site operations
Solid understanding of H&S and environmental compliance
Confident communicator – able to influence teams on site
Data-driven with a practical, hands-on approach
Must hold Level 4 COTC (Waste Management)The role:

Midlands based with national travel
Regular site presence required
Occasional overnight staysThis is a great opportunity to step into a high-impact role where you can genuinely shape how sites operate and perform.
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