Waste Facilities Manager
3 days ago
Wokingham
We are seeking an experienced Waste Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy waste transfer facility. This is a hands-on management role responsible for ensuring the site runs efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with environmental and health & safety regulations. ⚠️ Essential Requirement Applicants MUST have proven experience managing a waste transfer facility. Applications without this experience will not be considered. Key Responsibilities • Manage all operations at the waste transfer station, including intake, segregation, and dispatch, • Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulations set by the Environment Agency, • Act as (or support) the Technically Competent Manager (TCM) on site, • Oversee health & safety procedures and ensure a safe working environment, • Supervise and lead site staff, drivers, and plant operators, • Manage waste streams, ensuring correct handling, storage, and documentation, • Maintain accurate records including waste transfer notes and reporting data, • Liaise with contractors, clients, and regulatory bodies, • Drive continuous improvement in recycling rates and operational efficiency Requirements • Mandatory: Proven experience managing a waste transfer facility, • Recognised qualification such as WAMITAB Certificate of Technical Competence or equivalent (or working towards), • Strong knowledge of UK waste legislation and Duty of Care requirements, • Experience dealing with environmental permits and inspections, • Previous people management / supervisory experience, • Good organisational and communication skills Desirable • Experience as a Technically Competent Manager (TCM), • Health & safety qualification such as IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS, • Experience in construction or commercial waste streams, • Plant operation knowledge (loading shovel, excavator, etc.) What’s on Offer • Competitive salary, • Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing business