Operations Manager – Waste Management / Recycling
CV-LibrarySheffield, South YorkshirepermanentPosted: 28 April 2026
Apply NowOperations Manager – Waste Management / Recycling Facility
An experienced Waste & Recycling Operations Manager is required to lead a production team at a fast-paced processing site in South Yorkshire.
Salary:£60k - £65k + Car allowance £6k, Pension
Location: South Yorkshire
The Role
As Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of a busy waste management or recycling facility.
Key duties include:
Overseeing the intake, processing, and dispatch of waste materials
Ensuring all plant and equipment are properly maintained and operational
Maintaining compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety, and Quality standards
Managing, motivating, and developing a team of production staff
Supporting commercial activities and contributing to overall business performance
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Proven experience managing a waste processing or recycling site although not essential
A background working with materials such as biomass, wood waste, scrap metal, plastics, construction/demolition waste, composting, landfill, aggregates, anaerobic digestion, MRF/MBT operations, or other heavy industry
Desirable : A relevant qualification such as COTC/WAMITAB (training can be provided if required)
NEBOSH or IOSH certification
A full UK driving license
Suitable Backgrounds
This role would suit candidates who have previously held positions such as:
General Manager, MBT Shift Manager, Transfer Station Manager, Recycling Operations Manager, Waste Site Manager, MRF Manager, Skip Hire General Manager, Recycling Production Manager, Plant Manager
An experienced Waste & Recycling Operations Manager is required to lead a production team at a fast-paced processing site in South Yorkshire.
Salary:£60k - £65k + Car allowance £6k, Pension
Location: South Yorkshire
The Role
As Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of a busy waste management or recycling facility.
Key duties include:
Overseeing the intake, processing, and dispatch of waste materials
Ensuring all plant and equipment are properly maintained and operational
Maintaining compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety, and Quality standards
Managing, motivating, and developing a team of production staff
Supporting commercial activities and contributing to overall business performance
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Proven experience managing a waste processing or recycling site although not essential
A background working with materials such as biomass, wood waste, scrap metal, plastics, construction/demolition waste, composting, landfill, aggregates, anaerobic digestion, MRF/MBT operations, or other heavy industry
Desirable : A relevant qualification such as COTC/WAMITAB (training can be provided if required)
NEBOSH or IOSH certification
A full UK driving license
Suitable Backgrounds
This role would suit candidates who have previously held positions such as:
General Manager, MBT Shift Manager, Transfer Station Manager, Recycling Operations Manager, Waste Site Manager, MRF Manager, Skip Hire General Manager, Recycling Production Manager, Plant Manager