Operations Manager

Operations Manager – Recycling

Ecogen Recycling Ltd | Kings Worthy, near Winchester, Hampshire

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per year plus company electric vehicle

Job type: Full-time | On-site

About the role

Ecogen Recycling Ltd is Hampshire’s largest specialist cardboard, paper and plastic recycling business. Based in Kings Worthy, near Winchester, we are looking for a practical, hands-on Operations Manager to lead our operational team and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our recycling site.

You will be actively involved in the yard and processing areas, organising production, supporting staff, resolving problems and keeping equipment running safely and efficiently. You will also take responsibility for the site’s state-of-the-art fire and safety systems, alongside the planning, administration and people management needed to run the operation effectively.

The ideal candidate will be mechanically minded, resourceful and comfortable working with tools and machinery. You might come from recycling, manufacturing, agriculture, plant maintenance or another practical industrial background.

Your responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations, organising staffing, workloads and production priorities.
• Lead by example, working alongside the team and providing practical support when needed.
• Coordinate incoming materials, processing, storage and outgoing loads with the transport and office teams.
• Oversee machinery inspections, servicing and preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Investigate equipment faults and carry out appropriate repairs and maintenance within your competence, arranging specialist support where required.
• Undertake practical site maintenance, repairs and improvements.
• Monitor production output, material quality and contamination, identifying ways to improve efficiency.
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the site’s state-of-the-art fire and safety systems, ensuring routine checks, testing, servicing and record keeping are completed, faults are addressed promptly and specialist contractors are coordinated when required.
• Ensure staff understand relevant alarms, safety controls and emergency procedures.
• Maintain safe working practices, complete inspections and ensure identified issues are addressed.
• Investigate accidents and near misses and implement improvements.
• Maintain staff training records and ensure employees are competent to carry out their duties.
• Manage staff performance and conduct disciplinary hearings fairly and professionally, following company procedures.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safe storage of materials.
• Maintain operational and environmental records and keep the directors informed of progress, problems and priorities.

About you

We are looking for someone who combines practical ability with the confidence to lead a team. You will ideally have:

• Experience managing or supervising people in an operational environment.
• A good working knowledge of industrial or agricultural machinery and equipment.
• An understanding of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, with a methodical approach to identifying faults.
• Strong practical maintenance and repair skills, confidence using tools and good general DIY ability.
• A sound understanding of health and safety and the judgement to recognise when specialist assistance is needed.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to stay calm when equipment breaks down or priorities change.
• The confidence to give clear instructions, address performance issues and deal fairly with staff.
• Good communication skills and sufficient IT skills to maintain records and use Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A reliable approach, willingness to get involved and pride in keeping a site safe, tidy and productive.

Experience operating and looking after telehandlers, counterbalance forklifts and excavators would be particularly beneficial. Experience with shredders, balers, conveyors or similar processing equipment, and familiarity with industrial fire and safety systems, would also be an advantage.

Qualifications and development

We particularly welcome applicants with strong health and safety knowledge. WAMITAB, NEBOSH, ITSSAR or similar relevant qualifications or training would be highly valued, but are not mandatory.

We recognise that the right person may bring substantial practical experience without holding every qualification. For a candidate with the right attitude, ability and willingness to learn, we would consider supporting training and relevant qualifications to help them develop into the role.

What we offer

• A varied, hands-on management role with direct access to the directors.
• The opportunity to work with modern recycling equipment and state-of-the-art fire and safety systems.
• The opportunity to make practical improvements to the site and how it operates.
• Salary reflecting your experience and capability.
• Relevant training and development, including support towards appropriate qualifications for the right candidate.
• 28 days’ paid holiday per year.
• Company pension scheme
• Working hours of 7am–5pm, Monday to Friday.
• Occasional overtime, with optional Saturday work.
• Company funded Electric Vehicle (EV)

How to apply

Apply through Indeed with your CV and a short covering note explaining your relevant experience, practical skills and why you would be suited to the role.

Tell us about the machinery you have worked with, any teams you have supervised and any relevant qualifications or plant operating experience.

Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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