Site Manger (Waste)

Job Description

The Site Manager is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of a waste transfer and processing facility. This role oversees site performance across operations, compliance, people, and cost control, ensuring adherence to Environmental Permits, legislation, and company standards while delivering commercial and operational targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations, optimising plant, equipment, and labour.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Permits, waste legislation, and company procedures.
• Conduct site inspections, resolving defects, non-compliance, and improvement areas.
• Maintain compliance with permits, EQMS, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete and review risk assessments for all activities.
• Manage incidents, near misses, and corrective actions.
• Liaise with the Environment Agency and support audits and inspections.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the site team.
• Manage staffing levels in line with operational needs and cost control.

Candidate Specification

• WAMITAB qualification (or equivalent).
• 5+ years’ experience managing a waste transfer or processing facility.
• Strong knowledge of Environmental Permits and regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational ability.

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Health cash plan
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company van
• Training & development opportunities