Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Grantham Lincolnshire
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
We’re recruiting an experienced Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day running of a busy recycling and waste processing site.
This is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility for site operations, people management, health & safety, environmental compliance and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and oversee daily site operations
• Lead, motivate and develop the operational team
• Ensure compliance with the site’s Environmental Permit
• Act as the site’s technically competent person (COTC)
• Drive productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement
• Maintain high Health & Safety and housekeeping standards
• Monitor KPIs, plant utilisation and operational costs
• Support audits and Environment Agency inspections
• Work closely with Maintenance, Transport, Commercial and H&S teams
What We’re Looking For:
✅ Relevant Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) – Essential
✅ Management/supervisory experience within waste, recycling, manufacturing or industrial operations
✅ Strong knowledge of environmental compliance and Health & Safety
✅ Proven people-management experience
✅ Confident, practical and hands-on leadership style
✅ Full UK Driving Licence
Experience within metal/scrap recycling, Environmental Permit operations and IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational leader to take ownership of a busy site and play a key role in its continued performance and development.
Apply today for further information