Operations Manager
| Company: | Ambitions Personnel |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 to £60,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | NG31 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Nov 2026 |
Summary
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OPERATIONS MANAGER – WASTE & RECYCLING
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.
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