Site Waste Manager​/Supervisor

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Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Site Waste Manager / Supervisor

Location:

Filton, Bristol

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 15:30

Contract Type:
Permanent

Reports To:

UK Waste Programme Manager About the Role We are seeking an experienced and proactive Site Waste Manager / Supervisor to lead our comprehensive waste management programme at our Filton, Bristol site. This is a strategic operational role combining hands-on leadership, regulatory compliance, financial oversight, and team management responsibilities.

As the Site Waste Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of the waste programme, ensuring operational excellence, environmental compliance, accurate financial reporting, and the development of a high-performing team of six waste operatives. Reporting to the UK Waste Programme Manager, you will serve as the subject matter expert for waste management across the site, driving continuous improvement and maintaining exemplary standards.

What your day to day will look like Programme Management and Leadership You will have overall responsibility for planning, coordinating, and managing all waste management activities across the Filton site. This includes developing operational strategies, establishing procedures, setting performance targets, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of all waste collection, segregation, storage, and disposal operations. You will be accountable for programme effectiveness and continuous improvement initiatives.

Team Management and Development You will directly manage a team of six waste operatives, providing clear direction, daily task allocation, performance management, and ongoing support. Building a cohesive, safety-focused team culture is essential. You will conduct regular team meetings, address performance issues constructively, and foster professional development to maximize team capability and engagement.

Training and Compliance You will ensure all team members maintain current, compliant training records for their roles, including hazardous waste handling, equipment operation, health and safety requirements, and site-specific procedures. You will identify training needs, coordinate training delivery, maintain training matrices, and ensure competency standards are met and documented across the team.

Financial Management and Reporting You will be responsible for ensuring accurate waste data submissions to accounts, verifying contractor invoices against actual collections, tracking waste volumes and costs, and identifying opportunities for cost optimization. Financial accuracy and timely reporting are critical aspects of this role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities.

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation Collate, verify and maintain all waste transfer notes and consignment notes, ensuring complete compliance with environmental legislation and duty of care requirements. You will oversee the proper classification and documentation of all waste streams, maintain comprehensive audit trails and ensure the site meets all regulatory obligations for waste management.

Monthly Reporting and Presentations You will produce detailed monthly waste reports and presentations for site leadership, the UK Waste Programme Manager, and stakeholders, analysing waste performance metrics, tonnage data, cost trends, recycling rates, compliance status, and operational achievements. Your reports will inform strategic decisions and demonstrate programme value and environmental performance.

Contractor Management and Coordination You will manage relationships with waste contractors, scheduling collections, monitoring service delivery, addressing performance issues, and ensuring contractual obligations are met. You will act as the primary liaison for all waste-related contractor activities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Standards Champion a culture of safety across all waste operations,…