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Recycling Manager

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 32,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

We are hiring an experienced Recycling Manager to support the leadership of a high-volume waste management and recycling facility in Blackburn.

Location: Blackburn
Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday 07:00-16:30 (Flexibility required during peak periods, including occasional Saturdays)

Overview:

You will take ownership of site performance, team leadership, and compliance. Playing a key role in delivering operational efficiency, health & safety compliance, and continuous improvement, reporting to the Site Manager.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  * Deliver site KPIs, including throughput, revenue, and cost control

  * Lead and develop operational teams to improve productivity and performance

  * Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety (HSE), Environmental, and Waste Regulations

  * Conduct daily and weekly Health & Safety audits.

  * Manage all aspects of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Employment Rights Act 1996 compliance.

  * Monitor plant and equipment performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives

  * Manage housekeeping, site standards, and safety culture

  * Ensure accurate reporting, including DAL and all site documentation.

  * Maintain full environmental and company policy compliance.

  * Monitor incoming and outgoing product quality throughout the day.

  * Oversee and optimise cutting line performance, identifying improvement opportunities.

  * Conduct perimeter checks, ensuring site cleanliness and security; arrange repairs or clean-ups as needed.

  * Manage and reduce site waste.

  * Ensure quality control of outgoing product and baling/separation processes.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

  * Proven experience managing teams, KPIs, and operational performance

  * Excellent leadership and communication skills

  * IT literate (Microsoft Office / reporting systems)

Desirable:

  * Experience in recycling or waste management environment

  * WAMITAB qualification (or willingness to obtain training and support can be provided for the right candidate)

  * FLT licence

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