Job Description

Operations Manager

  • Salary: Competitive
  • REF Number: v-146823
  • Consultant: Eve Haslam
  • Contact: 01438 870011
  • Date Published: 04.08.2025
  • Industry: Environmental
  • Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
  • Functional Expertise: Safety, Health & Enviro (SHE)

CK Group are recruiting for an Operations Manager to join our waste management, environmental, and recycling client-based industry, at their site near Leeds,

permanently.

The Company:

A leading UK waste and resource management company, our client is part of a global group with a strong heritage in providing services for communities and businesses. Their aim is to be the environmental company of choice, delivering change for a sustainable future. The company's core business focuses on collection, resource recovery and renewable energy providing services for local authorities and commercial customers. They have a number of core services including municipal services, business waste solutions, recycling and green energy.

Location:

This role is located at our client's site near Leeds.

Role Summary:

As Operations Manager, you will oversee the waste treatment and transfer operations on-site. You will be responsible for ensuring all activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with our environmental permits and company policies. You will also lead a team including Chemists, Process Technicians, and Operatives, ensuring high standards of compliance, service delivery, and continuous improvement.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.

Your main duties will be:

  • Implement and uphold the company's SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) policy.
  • Ensure team members understand their responsibilities and are equipped to fulfil them.
  • Conduct risk assessments to ensure safe working methods and enforce relevant procedures and regulations.
  • Perform environmental aspects and impacts analyses to minimize environmental impact and ensure compliance with related procedures.
  • Provide clear written work instructions outlining potential hazards and required safety precautions.
  • Manage waste treatment and transfer operations in line with permits, health & safety, and environmental policies.

Your Background:

  • Degree, HNC, or HND in Chemistry or a related discipline (preferred).
  • Health and Safety qualification, such as the NEBOSH General Certificate.
  • Experience in the chemical process or waste treatment industry.
  • Proficient in operating and maintaining mobile plant and fixed machinery.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 146 823 in all correspondence.

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