Recycling Manager
hace 28 días
Blackburn
We are hiring an experienced Recycling Manager to support the leadership of a high-volume waste management and recycling facility in Blackburn. Location: Blackburn Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 + Bonus + Benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday 07:00-16:30 (Flexibility required during peak periods, including occasional Saturdays) Overview: You will take ownership of site performance, team leadership, and compliance. Playing a key role in delivering operational efficiency, health & safety compliance, and continuous improvement, reporting to the Site Manager. Main Duties & Responsibilities • Deliver site KPIs, including throughput, revenue, and cost control, • Lead and develop operational teams to improve productivity and performance, • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety (HSE), Environmental, and Waste Regulations, • Conduct daily and weekly Health & Safety audits., • Manage all aspects of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Employment Rights Act 1996 compliance., • Monitor plant and equipment performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives, • Manage housekeeping, site standards, and safety culture, • Ensure accurate reporting, including DAL and all site documentation., • Maintain full environmental and company policy compliance., • Monitor incoming and outgoing product quality throughout the day., • Oversee and optimise cutting line performance, identifying improvement opportunities., • Conduct perimeter checks, ensuring site cleanliness and security; arrange repairs or clean-ups as needed., • Manage and reduce site waste., • Ensure quality control of outgoing product and baling/separation processes. Skills & Experience Essential: • Proven experience managing teams, KPIs, and operational performance, • Excellent leadership and communication skills, • IT literate (Microsoft Office / reporting systems) Desirable: • Experience in recycling or waste management environment, • WAMITAB qualification (or willingness to obtain training and support can be provided for the right candidate), • FLT licence