Site Manager

Description:

Essex County Council is seeking a Recycling Centre Site Manager to join its Waste Service Team at Saffron Walden. The role involves supervising all site operatives to ensure the safe and efficient operation of recycling centres, maintaining high standards of housekeeping, and complying with all relevant permits, planning conditions, and ECC policies and procedures. Weekend work (Saturdays and Sundays) is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise site operatives, manage personal development, conduct welfare meetings, and oversee all aspects of people management

• Support Area Managers with resource planning, annual leave requests, and return-to-work interviews

• Deliver onsite training, toolbox talks, and refresher training for staff

• Report defects, damage, accidents, or incidents involving staff, visitors, or the public

• Liaise with transport teams to maintain capacity and ensure minimal disruption to services

• Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and management systems

• Identify and implement site maintenance activities and improvements

• Assist with general site operations, including operating plant and equipment as required

• Deputise for the RCHW Area Manager when necessary

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths, or relevant experience

• CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Household Waste Recycling Centres

• IOSH Managing Safely – Worksafe training desirable

• Experience supervising employees and fostering a strong team culture

• Patience and good communication skills for interacting with the public

• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel around the operational area

• Previous experience in waste management industry and operational management of RCHW services

Additional Information:

• Fixed-base worker

• Role requires mobility throughout the operational area

• Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader and committed to interview all disabled applicants who meet minimum requirements

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults

• DBS registration may be required depending on role responsibilities