UK Operations Manager – Recycling/Waste Management

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED UK OPERATIONS MANAGER TO LEAD THE SAFE, COMPLIANT, AND PROFITABLE PERFORMANCE OF MULTIPLE OPERATIONAL SITES. You will drive accountability across Site Managers for HSEQ, production, and financial performance, while embedding consistent ways of working and delivering operational excellence. TITLE: UK Operations Manager – Recycling and Waste Management LOCATION: UK wide role SALARY: £100,000 -£105,000 Company vehicle or car allowance, pension You will have worked in Metal Recycling or Heavy industry in one of these functions: Operations Manager, Group Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Operations Director, Multi-site Manager, Regional Operations, Site Operations. Key skills: • Lead and performance manage Site Managers across multiple sites • Drive HSEQ compliance and a strong safety culture • Improve production, efficiency, and cost control • Own site-level budgets and P&L performance • Implement consistent processes, KPIs, and reporting • Lead continuous improvement and operational standards Requirements: • Proven experience in a senior multi-site operations role • Strong leadership with the ability to challenge and hold others accountable • Commercially astute with solid P&L experience • Knowledge of HSEQ systems and regulatory compliance • Analytical, organised, and results driven • IOSH/NEBOSH (or equivalent) preferred • You must have a full UK Driving Licence Desirable: • Experience in Metal Recycling, Waste Management or Heavy Industry Environments • WAMITAB COTC Level 4 in treatment and transfer You will have worked in Metal Recycling or Heavy industry in one of these functions: Operations Manager, Group Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Operations Director, Multi-site Manager, Regional Operations, Site Operations