Deputy Plant Manager

DEPUTY PLANT MANAGER (MRF)

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Job Title – Deputy Plant Manager Location – Wandsworth, London Salary – £55,000 – £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits Shift – Days (38.5 hours per week)
Job Role of the Deputy Plant Manager An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Plant Manager to join a well-established and growing recycling and waste management facility. This is a key operational role within a busy Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), offering a hands-on position where you will take ownership of plant performance, team leadership, and operational efficiency.
Working closely with the Senior Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the full waste processing operation—from intake through to separation—ensuring the plant runs safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with environmental regulations.
This is a highly visible role combining operational management with a hands-on presence across the site.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the waste processing operation (280–300 tonnes daily throughput)
Ensuring compliance with environmental permits and legal requirements
Overseeing plant performance and resolving operational and quality issues
Leading and managing a team of 11 staff including supervisors and operators
Ensuring Health & Safety standards are maintained across the facility
Preparing reports, analysing performance, and driving improvements
Liaising with external bodies such as the Environment Agency
Managing budgets, resources, and departmental financial performance
Supporting business continuity and maintaining existing contracts
Contributing to continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
Sector – Operational Management / Recycling & Waste Processing
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Deputy Plant Manager Experience within a process, plant, or production environment
Proven experience managing teams
Desirable Requirements for the Deputy Plant Manager Experience within a Materials Recovery xwzovoh Facility (MRF) or waste/recycling sector
IOSH Managing Safely qualification (essential)
Management qualification or Certificate of Technical Competence
Experience operating plant equipment (e.g. forklifts, loading shovels)
The Deputy Plant Manager will benefit from: Working for a well-established and growing environmental services business
Clear progression opportunities across multiple UK sites
Strong training and development support (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH)
Competitive salary with annual bonus (12.5%)
Benefits package including private healthcare, pension, and dental
Accessible location with excellent transport links and on-site parking