Job Title: Operations Manager

Location: West Sussex

Salary: Up to £35k plus benefits

We are working with well-established family run Waste Management business who are going through a rapid period of growth since opened their Waste Recycling Centre several years ago. Situated on the outskirts of Chichester they have demonstrated rapid growth in all aspects of the collection and recycling business and are looking to strengthen their Management Team to get to the next stage in their business plan. They operate a fleet of skip lorries, tippers, grabs and hooklifts, and a range of plant and machinery, covering the West Sussex region.

About the role

As the Operations Manager, you will steer the management of the business - helping to ensure effective, safe work processes, with maximum efficiency.

The role will involve all aspects of the operation, and as such, experience in the waste industry is essential. You will be dealing with staff on all levels, suppliers, and customers, so will need to demonstrate good people-management, and excellent communication skills - both verbal and written, with strong IT literacy.

Our client's specific requirements

Ideally you will have a recognised qualification (WAMITAB / COTC), coupled with H & S and compliance experience. You must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of recycling processes as well as all aspects of transport.

If you have these attributes, along with a proactive hands-on approach, and a positive can-do attitude, combined with a understanding of the Waste Management business we'd like to hear from you.

This is a full time position, salary is negotiable, depending on experience.

How to apply

For further information on this or similar roles within the Waste Management / Recycling sector please contact Chris Jones on 02392 288214 or email your CV direct to cjones@astutetechnical.co.uk

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