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General Manager

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Posted on Jul 16, 2026 by CV-Library
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£60k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
General Manager
Scotland
£60,000 - £80,000 + Pension + Holidays + Other Benefits

Are you an experienced senior leader from a waste management / a recycling background looking to join a successful organisation where you can take full ownership of business performance, operational delivery and commercial growth?

Brilliant opportunity on offer to join an established waste management / recycling industry and growing business that can offer autonomy, long-term stability and the opportunity to lead a successful regional operation with full responsibility for performance and development.

In this role you will have full responsibility for the leadership, financial performance and operational success of the business. Working with local management teams and wider group functions, you will drive commercial growth, improve operational efficiency and ensure the business continues to deliver exceptional standards of service, compliance and customer satisfaction.

This is an ideal role for an experienced General Manager, Operations Director or senior business leader from a waste management / recycling background looking for a high-autonomy position where they can make a significant impact and lead future growth.

THE ROLE:
* Taking full ownership of P&L performance, budgets and overall business delivery
* Leading operational teams across logistics, service delivery, compliance and customer performance
* Developing and executing business plans to improve revenue, efficiency and profitability
* Managing regulatory compliance, health & safety standards and operational performance
* Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders while driving continuous improvement

THE PERSON:
* From a Waste Management / Recycling background
* Senior leadership experience within waste management, logistics, transport, environmental services or a similar operational industry
* Proven experience managing a significant P&L and delivering business improvement
* Strong understanding of transport operations, compliance and regulated environments
* Commercially focused with the ability to balance growth, service and operational efficiency
* Confident leading autonomously while developing teams and driving long-term success

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

Reference: 225382406

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CV-Library

General Manager

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 16, 2026 by CV-Library

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Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£60k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
General Manager
Scotland
£60,000 - £80,000 + Pension + Holidays + Other Benefits

Are you an experienced senior leader from a waste management / a recycling background looking to join a successful organisation where you can take full ownership of business performance, operational delivery and commercial growth?

Brilliant opportunity on offer to join an established waste management / recycling industry and growing business that can offer autonomy, long-term stability and the opportunity to lead a successful regional operation with full responsibility for performance and development.

In this role you will have full responsibility for the leadership, financial performance and operational success of the business. Working with local management teams and wider group functions, you will drive commercial growth, improve operational efficiency and ensure the business continues to deliver exceptional standards of service, compliance and customer satisfaction.

This is an ideal role for an experienced General Manager, Operations Director or senior business leader from a waste management / recycling background looking for a high-autonomy position where they can make a significant impact and lead future growth.

THE ROLE:
* Taking full ownership of P&L performance, budgets and overall business delivery
* Leading operational teams across logistics, service delivery, compliance and customer performance
* Developing and executing business plans to improve revenue, efficiency and profitability
* Managing regulatory compliance, health & safety standards and operational performance
* Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders while driving continuous improvement

THE PERSON:
* From a Waste Management / Recycling background
* Senior leadership experience within waste management, logistics, transport, environmental services or a similar operational industry
* Proven experience managing a significant P&L and delivering business improvement
* Strong understanding of transport operations, compliance and regulated environments
* Commercially focused with the ability to balance growth, service and operational efficiency
* Confident leading autonomously while developing teams and driving long-term success

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates
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Reference: 225382406

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