Waste and Recycling Manager

Waste & Recycling Manager

Batley, West Yorkshire

Full-Time

Temporary to Permanent

Ready to Lead Sustainable Change?

I’m delighted to be recruiting for my Charitable organsation based in Batley for an ambitious, commercially minded Waste & Recycling Manager to take ownership of a dynamic and fast-moving operation where sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence go hand in hand.

This is more than just a management role — it’s an opportunity to shape strategy, drive efficiencies, build high-performing partnerships, and make a measurable environmental impact across a large-scale retail and logistics operation.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex operational challenges, and want to lead meaningful change within the recycling and waste sector, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Waste & Recycling Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day management and future development of waste and recycling operations across multiple sites.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Driving innovative waste and recycling solutions
• Analysing operational data to improve performance and efficiencies
• Managing supplier and contractor relationships
• Delivering against KPIs, SLAs, and financial targets
• Ensuring full compliance with waste legislation and health & safety standards
• Overseeing waste streams from collection through to recycling or disposa
• Identifying new opportunities to improve sustainability and commercial performance
• Leading and developing a motivated operational team

What We’re Looking For

We’re searching for someone who combines operational expertise with commercial awareness and strong leadership skills.

You’ll Ideally Have:

• Experience within the waste & recycling sector
• Strong knowledge of operational compliance and contractor management
• Experience managing multiple projects or contracts simultaneously
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities
• Logistics or supply chain experience
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• The ability to motivate teams and drive performance

Bonus Points For:

• Textile recycling experience
• Experience within retail, warehousing, or distribution operations

Why apply?

• Be part of a business committed to sustainability and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to influence strategy and operational growth
• Work within a supportive and collaborative environment
• Develop your career within a growing sector
• Play a key role in delivering real environmental impact

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday – 0800 – 1615

Salary

£19.67 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm

Pay: From £19.67 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person