Job Title: Site Manager
Location: Barkston Heath, Ancaster, NG32 area
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (Permanent Role)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (flexibility required due to operational demands) 24/6 operational environment
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and driven Site Manager to take full responsibility for our Barkston processing facility.
This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role within a fast‑paced waste and recycling environment. The successful candidate will lead from the front, ensuring full operational control, compliance, safety, and performance across the site.
You will play a key role in delivering operational efficiency, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across all site functions.
Key Responsibilities: Health, Safety & Compliance
- Act as the site safety leader and promote a zero-harm culture
- Ensure full compliance with environmental permits, H&S legislation, and EA requirements
- Maintain Safe Systems of Work, RAMS, and permits
- Lead incident investigations and corrective actions
- Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings
- Ensure site readiness for audits and inspections
Operations & Plant Management
- Full responsibility for daily site operations
- Oversee waste processing, material handling, and offtake activities
- Maximise plant performance, uptime, and efficiency
- Manage mobile and static plant operations
- Support maintenance planning and downtime reduction
- Apply strong operational and mechanical understanding to resolve issues
Leadership & People Management
- Lead, manage, and develop all site personnel
- Ensure correct staffing levels across operations
- Oversee recruitment, training, and development
- Set clear performance expectations and manage underperformance
- Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety
Commercial & Performance
- Manage site costs and operational efficiency
- Support budgeting and cost control processes
- Monitor KPIs and drive performance improvements
- Ensure output aligns with commercial requirements and contracts
Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with Engineering, SHEQ, Compliance, and Commercial teams
- Liaise with regulators, contractors, and external partners
- Represent the site in operational and regional meetings
- Support wider business strategy and operational delivery
About You
- Proven experience in a Site Manager or senior operational leadership role
- Strong background in waste, recycling, or heavy industrial environments
- Excellent knowledge of health & safety and environmental compliance
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Hands‑on, practical approach to operations
- Strong understanding of plant and equipment
- WAMITAB / COTC qualification (essential)
- Strong communication and decision‑making skills
What We Offer
- Salary up to £60,000
- Permanent senior leadership opportunity
- Full site ownership and autonomy
- Key role within a growing recycling business
- Strong operational and management support structure
If you are an experienced operations leader looking for a challenging and rewarding Site Manager role, please apply today.
Smart Solutions proudly supports the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. We welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community and value the skills, experience, and dedication they bring.
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Location: Barkston Heath, Ancaster, NG32 area
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (Permanent Role)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (flexibility required due to operational demands) 24/6 operational environment
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and driven Site Manager to take full responsibility for our Barkston processing facility.
This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role within a fast‑paced waste and recycling environment. The successful candidate will lead from the front, ensuring full operational control, compliance, safety, and performance across the site.
You will play a key role in delivering operational efficiency, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across all site functions.
Key Responsibilities: Health, Safety & Compliance
- Act as the site safety leader and promote a zero-harm culture
- Ensure full compliance with environmental permits, H&S legislation, and EA requirements
- Maintain Safe Systems of Work, RAMS, and permits
- Lead incident investigations and corrective actions
- Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings
- Ensure site readiness for audits and inspections
Operations & Plant Management
- Full responsibility for daily site operations
- Oversee waste processing, material handling, and offtake activities
- Maximise plant performance, uptime, and efficiency
- Manage mobile and static plant operations
- Support maintenance planning and downtime reduction
- Apply strong operational and mechanical understanding to resolve issues
Leadership & People Management
- Lead, manage, and develop all site personnel
- Ensure correct staffing levels across operations
- Oversee recruitment, training, and development
- Set clear performance expectations and manage underperformance
- Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety
Commercial & Performance
- Manage site costs and operational efficiency
- Support budgeting and cost control processes
- Monitor KPIs and drive performance improvements
- Ensure output aligns with commercial requirements and contracts
Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with Engineering, SHEQ, Compliance, and Commercial teams
- Liaise with regulators, contractors, and external partners
- Represent the site in operational and regional meetings
- Support wider business strategy and operational delivery
About You
- Proven experience in a Site Manager or senior operational leadership role
- Strong background in waste, recycling, or heavy industrial environments
- Excellent knowledge of health & safety and environmental compliance
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Hands‑on, practical approach to operations
- Strong understanding of plant and equipment
- WAMITAB / COTC qualification (essential)
- Strong communication and decision‑making skills
What We Offer
- Salary up to £60,000
- Permanent senior leadership opportunity
- Full site ownership and autonomy
- Key role within a growing recycling business
- Strong operational and management support structure
If you are an experienced operations leader looking for a challenging and rewarding Site Manager role, please apply today.
Smart Solutions proudly supports the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. We welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community and value the skills, experience, and dedication they bring.
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