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Operations Manager

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newbury, West Berkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Ready to take the lead in a business that’s shaping the future of waste management? This is your chance to step into a senior role where strategic thinking meets hands-on leadership.

As an Operations Manager, you will oversee multiple sites across Berkshire, driving performance, strengthening client relationships and setting the standard for safety and efficiency.

If you’ve delivered results in fast‑moving environments like Veolia, Biffa, or SUEZ, this is a rare opportunity to put your experience to work with a forward‑thinking team that values both commercial impact and environmental responsibility.

Why you’ll love this role:

  * Lead strategic direction with autonomy across multiple sites

  * Inspire and develop a high-performing senior management team

  * Champion a safety-first culture and Health & Safety excellence

  * Manage budgets and operational expenditure with commercial impact

  * Be the escalation point for operational issues and emergencies

  * Opportunities for professional growth and development

Shift & Pay:

  * £50,000 to £65,000 per annum

  * Monday to Friday - 07:00am to 17:00pm

  * Saturdays - 07:00am to 12:00pm

Key responsibilities:

  * Provide overall leadership for recycling and waste processing operations

  * Take accountability for operational, financial, safety, and environmental performance

  * Lead and develop multi-site teams including Supervisors and Maintenance staff

  * Monitor loads, recycling levels, and produce operational reports

  * Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and disciplinary processes

  * Ensure Health & Safety compliance, reviewing risk assessments and policies

  * Manage budgets authorisation and drive cost savings without compromising standards

  * Maintain environmental compliance and permits

Requirements:

  * WAMITAB Level 4 and CPC Managers Qualification essential

  * Proven experience in multi-site waste management or heavy industry operations

  * Strong leadership, commercial acumen, and budget ownership

  * Expert knowledge of Health & Safety legislation (NEBOSH or IOSH preferred)

  * Proficient in MS Office and SAP, excellent communication skills

  * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites

  * Licences for 360 excavator, HGV, and forklift desirable

Aligra have been established since 2007 and have since implemented supply partnerships with a number of the UK’s leading logistics companies. Whilst we work across all industries, we specialise in recruitment and talent management for the Automotive & Engineering, Driving & Industrial, Hospitality and Professional & Executive sectors

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