Astutes Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company with portfolio of Material Recovery, Waste Transfer and Energy Recovery facilities across Central and East London.
We are looking for a Transfer Station Manager to run the day to day operations on their facility located on the Thames in Wandsworth.
If you would like to discuss this role & the package available, please apply / contract Astute.
Responsibilities and duties of the Transfer Station Manager role:
You will be responsible for:
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the Transfer Station, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant service delivery
- Lead, manage and develop operational teams, including workforce planning, training and performance
- Ensure waste operations comply with company procedures, Health & Safety legislation and Environmental Permit requirements
- Monitor site performance, throughput, KPIs and resource requirements
- Manage vehicle movements, tipping operations, contractors, plant and equipment
- Lead incident investigations, site inspections and corrective actions where required
- Support budget management, cost control and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain effective relationships with clients, contractors, local authorities and regulatory bodies
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- WAMITAB Level 4 or equivalent would be advantageous
- IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH or relevant Health & Safety qualification would be advantageous
- Experience of Environmental Permit compliance and waste legislation would be beneficial
Personal skills
The Transfer Station Manager role would suit someone who:
- Has previous management experience within waste management, recycling, logistics, transfer stations or a similar operational environment
- Has strong leadership and people management experience
- Has a good understanding of Health & Safety and environmental compliance
- Has strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
- Is commercially aware, hands-on and able to manage competing operational priorities
Salary and benefits of the Transfer Station Manager role
- Competitive salary up to £55,000 (DOE)
- Overtime
- Benefits
