Operations /Yard Manager -Recycling Waste Management
Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£35k - £35k Annual
Full-Time
Operations /Yard Manager -Recycling Waste Management
An experienced Operations Manager is required to lead a production team at a busy waste management and recycling facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Operations Manager or an ambitious Supervisor or Shift Manager looking to take the next step into a management role.
Salary: from £35,000+ (depending on experience)
Location: Sheffield
The Role
As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy waste management or recycling operation, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant site performance.
Key responsibilities include:
Overseeing the intake, processing, and dispatch of waste and recyclable materials.
Leading, motivating, and developing production and operational teams.
Ensuring plant, machinery, and equipment are maintained and operating efficiently.
Driving Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality compliance across the site.
Monitoring KPIs and identifying opportunities to improve productivity and performance.
Supporting operational planning and contributing to the site's overall commercial success.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Experience within the Scrap metal, waste management, recycling, aggregates, quarrying, manufacturing, production, or other heavy industrial sectors.
Previous experience in a supervisory, team leader, shift manager, or operations management role.
The confidence and leadership ability to manage and develop a production team.
A proactive approach with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
A commitment to maintaining high standards of Health & Safety.
Desirable:
COTC/WAMITAB qualification
IOSH or NEBOSH certification.
A full UK driving licence.
Suitable Backgrounds
This opportunity would suit candidates who have previously worked as:
Operations Supervisor, Shift Manager, Production Supervisor, Recycling Supervisor, Waste Site Supervisor, Team Leader, Assistant Operations Manager, Plant Supervisor, Operations Manager, Recycling Operations Manager, Production Manager
Candidates from waste management, recycling, scrap metal, biomass, wood waste, plastics, construction & demolition waste, aggregates, quarrying, manufacturing, logistics, processing plants, or similar heavy industrial environments are encouraged to apply
An experienced Operations Manager is required to lead a production team at a busy waste management and recycling facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Operations Manager or an ambitious Supervisor or Shift Manager looking to take the next step into a management role.
Salary: from £35,000+ (depending on experience)
Location: Sheffield
The Role
As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy waste management or recycling operation, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant site performance.
Key responsibilities include:
Overseeing the intake, processing, and dispatch of waste and recyclable materials.
Leading, motivating, and developing production and operational teams.
Ensuring plant, machinery, and equipment are maintained and operating efficiently.
Driving Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality compliance across the site.
Monitoring KPIs and identifying opportunities to improve productivity and performance.
Supporting operational planning and contributing to the site's overall commercial success.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Experience within the Scrap metal, waste management, recycling, aggregates, quarrying, manufacturing, production, or other heavy industrial sectors.
Previous experience in a supervisory, team leader, shift manager, or operations management role.
The confidence and leadership ability to manage and develop a production team.
A proactive approach with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
A commitment to maintaining high standards of Health & Safety.
Desirable:
COTC/WAMITAB qualification
IOSH or NEBOSH certification.
A full UK driving licence.
Suitable Backgrounds
This opportunity would suit candidates who have previously worked as:
Operations Supervisor, Shift Manager, Production Supervisor, Recycling Supervisor, Waste Site Supervisor, Team Leader, Assistant Operations Manager, Plant Supervisor, Operations Manager, Recycling Operations Manager, Production Manager
Candidates from waste management, recycling, scrap metal, biomass, wood waste, plastics, construction & demolition waste, aggregates, quarrying, manufacturing, logistics, processing plants, or similar heavy industrial environments are encouraged to apply
Reference: 225345632
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Operations /Yard Manager -Recycling Waste Management
Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£35k - £35k Annual
Full-Time
Operations /Yard Manager -Recycling Waste Management
An experienced Operations Manager is required to lead a production team at a busy waste management and recycling facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Operations Manager or an ambitious Supervisor or Shift Manager looking to take the next step into a management role.
Salary: from £35,000+ (depending on experience)
Location: Sheffield
The Role
As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy waste management or recycling operation, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant site performance.
Key responsibilities include:
Overseeing the intake, processing, and dispatch of waste and recyclable materials.
Leading, motivating, and developing production and operational teams.
Ensuring plant, machinery, and equipment are maintained and operating efficiently.
Driving Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality compliance across the site.
Monitoring KPIs and identifying opportunities to improve productivity and performance.
Supporting operational planning and contributing to the site's overall commercial success.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Experience within the Scrap metal, waste management, recycling, aggregates, quarrying, manufacturing, production, or other heavy industrial sectors.
Previous experience in a supervisory, team leader, shift manager, or operations management role.
The confidence and leadership ability to manage and develop a production team.
A proactive approach with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
A commitment to maintaining high standards of Health & Safety.
Desirable:
COTC/WAMITAB qualification
IOSH or NEBOSH certification.
A full UK driving licence.
Suitable Backgrounds
This opportunity would suit candidates who have previously worked as:
Operations Supervisor, Shift Manager, Production Supervisor, Recycling Supervisor, Waste Site Supervisor, Team Leader, Assistant Operations Manager, Plant Supervisor, Operations Manager, Recycling Operations Manager, Production Manager
Candidates from waste management, recycling, scrap metal, biomass, wood waste, plastics, construction & demolition waste, aggregates, quarrying, manufacturing, logistics, processing plants, or similar heavy industrial environments are encouraged to apply
An experienced Operations Manager is required to lead a production team at a busy waste management and recycling facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Operations Manager or an ambitious Supervisor or Shift Manager looking to take the next step into a management role.
Salary: from £35,000+ (depending on experience)
Location: Sheffield
The Role
As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy waste management or recycling operation, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant site performance.
Key responsibilities include:
Overseeing the intake, processing, and dispatch of waste and recyclable materials.
Leading, motivating, and developing production and operational teams.
Ensuring plant, machinery, and equipment are maintained and operating efficiently.
Driving Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality compliance across the site.
Monitoring KPIs and identifying opportunities to improve productivity and performance.
Supporting operational planning and contributing to the site's overall commercial success.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Experience within the Scrap metal, waste management, recycling, aggregates, quarrying, manufacturing, production, or other heavy industrial sectors.
Previous experience in a supervisory, team leader, shift manager, or operations management role.
The confidence and leadership ability to manage and develop a production team.
A proactive approach with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
A commitment to maintaining high standards of Health & Safety.
Desirable:
COTC/WAMITAB qualification
IOSH or NEBOSH certification.
A full UK driving licence.
Suitable Backgrounds
This opportunity would suit candidates who have previously worked as:
Operations Supervisor, Shift Manager, Production Supervisor, Recycling Supervisor, Waste Site Supervisor, Team Leader, Assistant Operations Manager, Plant Supervisor, Operations Manager, Recycling Operations Manager, Production Manager
Candidates from waste management, recycling, scrap metal, biomass, wood waste, plastics, construction & demolition waste, aggregates, quarrying, manufacturing, logistics, processing plants, or similar heavy industrial environments are encouraged to apply
Reference: 225345632
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