Waste Collections Manager (Technical)


Company:	ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Salary:	£194 to £248 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bradford, BD1 5HU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

Waste Operations Manager

We're looking for an experienced Waste Operations Manager to lead a large-scale waste collection operation, overseeing domestic and commercial waste services, fleet utilisation, health & safety compliance, and frontline workforce management.

You'll be responsible for ensuring daily operational delivery, managing and developing a large team, driving service performance, investigating incidents, monitoring compliance, and implementing continuous improvements across collection services.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience managing waste, recycling, environmental services, logistics, or fleet operations
Strong leadership skills with experience managing large frontline teams
Excellent knowledge of health & safety, risk assessments, and operational compliance
Experience analysing performance data and driving service improvements
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. 5305975

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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