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Head Of Operations

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hartlebury, Worcestershire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Operations (Hazardous Waste Sector)
Location: Hartlebury (On-site)
Salary: £70,000 – £75,000+ DOE (Negotiable)
Benefits: Company car or car allowance + full benefits package
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Operations to join a leading waste management and environmental services business. This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing all operational activities within a regulated waste transfer station environment.

What’s in it for you

Senior leadership role within a growing organisation

Highly competitive salary (£70K–£75K+ DOE, negotiable)

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee contribution, flexible options)

Private Medical Insurance (BUPA) including comprehensive cover

Optional family cover (employee-funded)

Free Dental Cover (Level 1)

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support + counselling sessions)

Shopping discounts platform

Free mortgage advice service

Strong career influence within strategic operations and business growth

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

  * Lead the Operations function in line with company growth and business plans

  * Develop and implement operational strategy for waste collection, transfer, and delivery

  * Ensure efficient, cost-effective, and compliant site operations

  * Set and drive KPIs aligned with business performance and improvement targets

Compliance, Safety & Environmental Standards

  * Ensure full compliance with environmental permits, legislation, and industry best practice

  * Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental performance

  * Promote recycling and diversion of waste from landfill

  * Oversee adherence to legal and regulatory requirements across all operations

Team Leadership & Development

  * Manage Warehouse and Laboratory & Reception Team Leaders

  * Lead, motivate, and support teams to achieve operational objectives

  * Ensure training and development plans are in place and delivered

  * Foster a positive, structured, and high-performance working environment

Operational Efficiency & Improvement

  * Oversee routing of waste to disposal and recovery facilities in a cost-effective manner

  * Support sourcing and development of UK and European disposal outlets

  * Identify and implement process improvements and operational efficiencies

  * Ensure adequate resourcing and planning across all operational areas

  * Resolve operational issues and implement sustainable solutions

Reporting & Communication

  * Prepare and present management reports

  * Ensure clear communication across operational and leadership teams

  * Maintain an open and collaborative management approach

Additional Responsibilities

  * Provide out-of-hours emergency support when required

  * Undertake any additional duties appropriate to senior management level

Requirements

Essential

  * Strong background in hazardous waste, chemistry, or regulated environmental operations

  * Strong understanding of environmental compliance and permit regulations

  * Experience driving KPIs and operational performance

Desirable

  * Experience within waste management or environmental services sector

  * Exposure to European waste disposal networks

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