Transfer Station Manager

Salary: GBP
38000 - GBP
50000 per annum

Transfer Station Manager – Hazardous Waste / Processing Facility
Location:
Astley
Salary:
Competitive (DOE)
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

We are recruiting for an experienced Transfer Station Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy waste processing and transfer facility. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with a strong background in hazardous waste, recycling, or industrial plant environments.

You will be responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient site operations, while leading and developing a small team.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• Healthcare cashback plan

• Employee discount platform

• Life assurance

• Cycle to work scheme

• Ongoing training and development

• Supportive and stable working environment

• Managing daily site operations, including receipt, storage, processing, and dispatch of waste materials

• Ensuring full compliance with environmental permits and hazardous waste regulations

• Overseeing plant, equipment, and site infrastructure to maintain performance and reliability

• Monitoring stock levels, site throughput, and waste streams

• Leading, motivating, and developing site staff

• Driving high standards of health & safety, including audits, risk assessments, and procedures

• Coordinating maintenance activities and managing contractors on site

• Maintaining accurate records, documentation, and compliance reporting

• WAMITAB / CIWM qualification – ESSENTIAL (candidates without this will not be considered)

• Previous supervisory or management experience within a regulated environment

• Background in hazardous waste, waste oil, recycling, chemical processing, or similar

• Strong knowledge of environmental and waste compliance regulations

• Full UK Driving Licence

• NEBOSH or IOSH

• Experience working with industrial plant or liquid processing systems

• Forklift licence

• Degree-level education (Chemistry or similar advantageous)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation operating within the environmental and sustainability sector, where you can make a real impact while progressing your career.