Deputy Operations Manager (Hazardous Waste Treatment)

Deputy Operations Manager (Hazardous Waste Treatment) 

Sheffield

£-Attractive salary and benefits package

Our client is one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies, with over 200 facilities and 4,200 employees across the UK.

A vacancy currently exists for a Deputy Operations Manager to play a key role in managing the operation and staff at multiple hazardous waste treatment facilities in the Yorkshire region.

Main Duties:

• Supporting and deputising for the Operations Manager
• Managing the operation and staff at multiple waste treatment facilities to ensure safety, compliance, and financial targets are met
• Leading and managing staff and contractors to operate safely and compliantly
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with regulators, customers, and suppliers
• Overseeing the reception, inspection, processing, and dispatch of waste and treated residues
• Developing and implementing operating procedures, work instructions, and staff training
• Managing preventative maintenance programmes and arranging timely maintenance
• Liaising with technical staff for sampling, assessment, and monitoring of waste processing techniques
• Providing permits to work and operating mobile plant equipment
• Training and mentoring new starters

Candidate Requirements:

• A degree in Chemistry or a related subject
• Experience in the process (chemical) or waste treatment industry
• Health and Safety qualification such as NEBOSH General Certificate
• Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) for Managing Hazardous Waste Treatment/Transfer
• Experience in the use and maintenance of mobile plant and fixed machinery
• Ability to motivate and lead a small team of technically qualified and manual staff
• Organised, able to plan ahead, and adaptable to changing work requirements
• Customer-focused, commercially aware, and able to negotiate
• Practical approach, with the ability to manage on-site rather than from an office

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri.

Ref: J9596