Transfer Station Manager

CS 33894

Transfer Station Manager

Location: Ipswich | Monday-Friday | 37.5 hours per week

£45,000 - £55,000

IMPORTANT: A valid Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) is essential for this role. Applicants without a COTC cannot be considered.

Ready to lead a site, develop a team and drive operational performance?

We're looking for an experienced Transfer Station Manager to take ownership of a busy waste management operation in Ipswich.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Operations Manager, Site Manager or Logistics Manager to combine strong people leadership with commercial responsibility, ensuring the site operates safely, efficiently and profitably.

What you'll be responsible for

Managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and security.
Leading, coaching and developing your team to deliver excellent customer service.
Monitoring operational KPIs and driving improvements in productivity, quality and cost control.
Managing the site's P&L budget and identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
Overseeing employee relations and maintaining effective working practices within a unionised environment.
Working collaboratively across the business to improve performance and service delivery.What we're looking for

Valid COTC qualification - essential.
Experience as an Operations Manager, Site Manager or in a similar leadership role within waste management, logistics or a comparable service-led industry.
Experience managing people and health and safety in a unionised environment.
Strong leadership, communication and commercial management skills.
A proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.An IOSH or NEBOSH qualification would be advantageous.

Why apply?

Monday to Friday working pattern.
37.5-hour working week.
Genuine responsibility for site performance and profitability.
The opportunity to lead a team and make a tangible operational impact.
A role within an essential and evolving industry.If you hold a valid COTC and have the leadership experience to run a successful operation, we want to hear from you.

This is your opportunity to take ownership of a key site, lead a team and make a real difference to operational performance - all within a Monday-to-Friday, 37.5-hour working week.

To apply send your CV to or call (phone number removed) ext 202 for more information.

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