Operations Manager

Job Title: Operations Manager - Waste Transport Logistics Job Location: West Yorkshire Job Reward: £60-65k Target, applications reviewed upon experience Sector: Waste Management, Collection, Recycling, Transport, Environmental Services, Facilities Contracts Management On-site and Hybrid work, commute toWest Yorkshire is preferred Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, initially 6 months, possibly 12 months Are you an experienced operations leader, a PROVEN AND EXPERIENCED, PEOPLE MANAGER AND LEADER with a background in waste management, transport, supply chain logistics, recycling, logistics or facilities management? I’m recruiting a Regional Operations Manager to lead local area front-line services across waste collection, recycling and cleansing. Essentially, this is an operational leadership role, so we are looking for a proven people manager within a fast operational delivery set-up. This is a high-impact operational leadership role; you will make an immediate mark, responsible for overseeing multi-site teams in West Yorkshire, managing large workforces, and ensuring safe, efficient service delivery to residents and commercial customers. Duties & Responsibilities - Operations Manager - Waste Transport Logistics Lead and manage large-scale waste collection, recycling and operational cleansing operations across multiple depots in the West Yorkshire area Ensure safe, compliant and efficient service delivery across a diverse front-line operations collection and processing workforce Drive operational performance, service improvement and resource optimisation Oversee daily deployment of teams, vehicles, and equipment in a fast-paced environment. Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, communities and external partners Champion a positive health & safety culture Contribute to long-term service planning and transformation projects This role is ideal for leaders who thrive in high-volume, high-visibility operational environments in supply chain, movement of products or services, on time, in full Requirements – Operations Manager - Waste & Logistics Proven operational management experience in environments such as waste & recycling, transport, logistics, supply chain, warehousing or local authority services, utilities, environmental services or facilities management Strong leadership experience managing large front-line teams across multiple sites/depots Excellent understanding of Health & Safety, compliance and risk management Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels A full UK driving licence is essential An IOSH or NEBOSH qualification is preferred A Transport CPC license is preferred Experience in trade waste, recycling or environmental services is preferred Experience working with unions and community groups is preferred Experience of working with local authorities and Government Administration is a slam dunk Why Apply? Operations Manager - Waste & Logistics Lead essential public-facing services that make a real difference Work across a variety of sites and communities Opportunity to influence service improvement and long-term strategy Be part of a supportive, collaborative operational leadership team If you have strong operational leadership experience from waste, recycling, logistics, transport, environmental services, facilities management or similar sectors, we’d love to hear from you. Candidates who are an Operations Manager, Waste Recycling Manager, Cleansing Manager, Environmental Services Operations Manager, Recycling Operations Manager, Facilities Operations Manager, Transport Operations Manager, Logistics Manager or warehousing Operations Manager, may also be suitable for this role.