Recycling Manager

TRC Yorkshire is seeking a Recycling Manager for their facility in Blackburn, UK. The role involves leading teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and optimizing operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include managing site performance, conducting audits, and maintaining quality control. The position offers a salary of £33,000 - £35,000 plus bonuses and benefits, with full-time hours from Monday to Friday, requiring flexibility during peak times.
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