Site Manager

Job Purpose

The Site Manager is responsible for day‑to‑day operational management of the Pandas processing facility, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant delivery of all plant operations – from material processing and transport to maintenance, compliance and people leadership. This role is also accountable for aligning site performance with the company's recycling strategy, sustainability commitments and commercial targets.

• Health, Safety, Environmental & Compliance
  • Lead a proactive safety‑first culture across the site, ensuring zero‑harm principles are embedded.
  • Ensure full compliance with H&S legislation, EA permits, environmental regulations and internal policies.
  • Oversee health & safety of all personnel and third‑party visitors.
  • Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks and participate in the SHEQ working group.
  • Ensure all Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments are in place, understood and followed.
  • Coach and guide the team on accident reporting, investigations and continuous safety improvement.
• Operations & Plant Management
  • Oversee all material processing, recovery, transport and final disposal activities.
  • Maximise plant availability, throughput and output quality within compliance and cost constraints.
  • Lead site planning and review meetings to align daily activity with strategic KPIs.
  • Ensure preventative maintenance of all fixed and mobile plant, working closely with engineering.
  • Liaise with logistics to ensure timely movement of material in accordance with offtake agreements and permits.
  • Drive continuous improvement, innovation and productivity optimisation across the site.
• People Leadership & Development
  • Recruit, induct and develop site personnel to build a high‑performing, safety‑conscious team.
  • Ensure sufficient staffing levels across all shifts.
  • Deliver regular training, coaching, competency assessments and performance reviews.
  • Set clear objectives and maintain a culture of accountability, engagement and development.
  • Approve payroll submissions and ensure compliance with workforce planning processes.
• Financial & Commercial Responsibility
  • Control site operational budgets, costs and resource utilisation.
  • Contribute to financial forecasting and reporting.
  • Balance site efficiency with quality, compliance and profitability objectives.
  • Support the implementation of commercial agreements by ensuring operational capability aligns with contractual outputs.
• Strategic Execution & Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Support delivery of site and regional strategic plans, including sustainability and digitalisation goals.
  • Work closely with other Site Managers, Engineering, Compliance, SHEQ and Commercial teams.
  • Maintain strong relationships with regulators, partners and key external stakeholders.
  • Represent the site at regional processing and planning meetings.

• Operational compliance with legislation, permits and company policies
• Leadership of a safe, engaged and capable on‑site team
• Delivery of site KPIs including throughput, quality and cost efficiency
• Maintenance of a compliant and well‑maintained plant
• Contribution to strategic and continuous improvement initiatives

• Zero‑harm and compliance with HS&E standards
• Site production and output targets
• Labour cost efficiency and utilisation
• Audit outcomes (internal, external, EA)
• Operational uptime and asset reliability
• Team development, retention and engagement metrics

• Proven experience in operational leadership in a processing, recycling or manufacturing facility
• Strong track record in managing safety, compliance and plant performance
• Experience leading teams in high‑risk environments
• Strong understanding of waste/recycling operations and environmental regulation
• Financial and budget management experience
• Effective communicator with strong planning and decision‑making ability

• Experience in site permit management and working with the Environment Agency
• WAMITAB Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) – with up‑to‑date continued competency
• Knowledge of ERP or operational data systems (e.g. Power BI, CMMS)
• Exposure to continuous improvement or Lean methodologies
• Degr…