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Operations Manager

Job in Newbury, Berkshire, RG14, England, UK
Listing for: Planet Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-05
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 65000 GBP Yearly GBP 50000.00 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Operations Manager (Permanent)
A well-established UK recycling and waste processing business is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to support continued growth. With a long track record and contracts across local authorities, utilities and commercial clients, the organisation delivers sustainable, compliant recycling solutions nationwide.

Hours:

Monday-Friday 07:00-17:00, Saturday 07:00-12:00 (flexible/site-based)
Salary: £50,000-£65,000 per annum

The Role

You will provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple recycling and waste processing sites, taking full accountability for performance, safety, compliance and profitability.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading multi-site operations, senior managers and maintenance teams

Full responsibility for operational, financial, H&S and environmental performance

Oversight of site P&L, budgets and cost control

Ensuring consistent health, safety and environmental compliance

Managing staffing, recruitment, performance and senior disciplinary matters

Driving operational efficiency, standardisation and continuous improvement

Overseeing maintenance of plant, vehicles and infrastructure

Acting as escalation point for major operational issues or emergencies

Producing clear operational and financial reports for senior leadership

Requirements

WAMITAB Level 4 and CPC Managers qualification

Senior operational leadership experience within waste, recycling, logistics or heavy industry

Proven multi-site management with large teams

Strong commercial and financial acumen

Excellent knowledge of H&S and environmental regulations (NEBOSH/IOSH desirable)

Strong data analysis, reporting and IT skills (MS Office, SAP)

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites

Relevant plant or vehicle licences desirable (HGV, forklift, 360 excavator)

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

No shift work

On-site parking

Pension scheme

To find out more, please call Adam or Scott on (phone number removed)

INDENG

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

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