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Are you an experienced site leader with a background in waste, quarrying, earthworks or heavy plant environments? We’re supporting a well-established organisation in recruiting a Site Manager – Waste Operations to take full ownership of day-to-day operations at a permitted waste site delivering a large-scale land restoration programme. The site operates under an environmental permit and involves the controlled acceptance and placement of construction waste as part of a structured restoration scheme, including tipping activities in variable ground conditions. This is a hands-on leadership role, managing a team of circa 10 plant operators and site staff, ensuring operations are delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently every day.
Job Responsibility:
Overseeing daily waste operations and site restoration activities, including safe and controlled tipping operations
Leading, managing and developing a team of plant operators and site staff
Planning workloads, allocating resources and ensuring operational targets are achieved
Ensuring all plant and machinery is operated safely and maintained in line with defect reporting procedures
Maintaining strict compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards
Producing and managing site documentation including costs, timesheets, purchase orders, compliance checks and productivity reports
Delivering toolbox talks, briefings, 1-to-1s and performance discussions
Maintaining site infrastructure, housekeeping standards and security
Liaising with internal teams, contractors and visitors to ensure smooth and safe site operations
Preparing and implementing risk assessments and method statements, ensuring correct PPE usage at all times
Supporting long-term site planning and adapting operations as the restoration programme progresses
Requirements:
Experience within waste operations, quarrying, earthworks, landfill or similar heavy plant environments
A strong understanding of environmental permits, H&S legislation and site compliance
Proven leadership capability with the ability to motivate, coach and develop site teams
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to adapt to changing site demands
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple operational priorities
Confidence producing site-based documentation, reports and compliance records