TITLE: Technical Operations Manager - Waste Management
LOCATION: Wigan, Standish and surrounding areas (with occasional travel to Yorkshire)
SALARY: £50-60k + bonus + benefits including pension, private healthcare, and life assurance
YOU WILL HAVE EXPERIENCE IN: Waste Treatment, Hazardous Waste, Industrial Waste, Effluent Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Treatment Plant, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Compliance, Waste Management
ROLE: You will act as the technical authority on treatment chemistry, process engineering, and laboratory analysis—playing a key role in driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and optimise industrial and hazardous waste treatment processes, including chemical, physical, and biological techniques.
* Manage treatment chemistry programmes (e.g. pH adjustment, precipitation, oxidation/reduction, stabilisation/solidification)
* Oversee laboratory operations, ensuring accurate testing, QA/QC, and compliance with discharge and permit requirements.
* Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices.
* Troubleshoot plant issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
* Ensure compliance with UK environmental legislation, including Environment Agency permits and hazardous waste regulations.
* Evaluate new technologies and treatment methods to improve sustainability and cost-efficiency.
* Prepare technical reports, mass balances, and regulatory documentation.
Essential Requirements
* Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field (MSc/PhD desirable)
* 5+ years’ experience in waste treatment operations (hazardous, industrial, or chemical waste preferred)
* Strong expertise in treatment chemistry (coagulation, flocculation, advanced oxidation, etc.)
* Experience working in or managing a laboratory environment (e.g. ICP, GC-MS, titration, QA/QC)
* In-depth knowledge of UK environmental regulations and permitting.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
Desirable Skills
* Experience with hazardous waste classification and acceptance
* Knowledge of SCADA/PLC systems and treatment plant design
* Familiarity with ISO 14001 and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma)
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year