Site Manager – Heavy Plant / Recycling Operations
Location: Liverpool Area
Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 + Overtime (£25 per hour)
Schedule: Monday–Friday days + Saturday mornings
We’re looking for an experienced Site Manager to take full operational control of a busy recycling and material processing site. This hands‑on leadership role involves overseeing the day‑to‑day running of the yard, wash plant, crushing and screening operations, ensuring the site operates safely, efficiently, and productively.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing all day‑to‑day site operations including:
- Crushing & screening
- Wash plant operations
- Loading & stockpiling
- Yard and traffic management
- Leading and coordinating supervisors, operators and site staff
- Monitoring production output, machine utilisation and operational efficiency
- Ensuring all plant and equipment is maintained and operating effectively
- Driving health & safety standards across the entire site
- Conducting toolbox talks, inspections and compliance checks
- Managing staffing levels, workflow planning, and site priorities
- Working closely with senior management to improve performance and productivity
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience managing heavy plant, quarry, recycling, waste, aggregates or processing operations
- Strong understanding of crushing, screening or wash plant environments
- Confident leading teams in fast‑paced operational settings
- Good knowledge of plant machinery and maintenance coordination
- Strong health & safety awareness including RAMS and site compliance
- Practical, hands‑on management style with good communication skills
- Ability to solve problems quickly and keep operations moving
What’s On Offer
- Permanent, long‑term opportunity
- Strong salary package with overtime available
- Opportunity to take ownership of a busy operational siteSupportive senior management team
- Stable and growing business with ongoing investment in plant and operations
This role is suitable for engineers experienced in managing busy heavy plant or processing sites who enjoy leading teams and keeping production efficient.
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