Site Manager
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Blackburn
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£44,432 / year
CATEGORY
Management & Operations
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Leadership
Health and Safety Compliance
Team Management
Operational KPIs
Customer Service
Waste Management
Mobile Plant Operations
COTC/WAMITAB Level 4
FULL DESCRIPTION
Site Manager
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Blackburn & Darwen HWRC's - £44,432 per year - Fixed Term (6 months) - Full-time
About the Role
- £44,432 basic salary + Car/Car Allowance + Benefits
- Based at either Blackburn HWRC or Darwen HWRC - covers both sites
- 6 Month Fixed Term Contract / Secondment
What will I be doing?
Reporting to the Production Operations Manager, the Site Manager will be responsible for managing the daily activities of the site.
- Full operational responsibility including health, safety and environmental compliance; managing a team; managing performance KPIs for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and the local authority client.
- Operations include operating mobile plant, achieving high recycling and recovery rates, material flow management, excellent customer service to the local authority client and public.
- Seek out value adding opportunities from the operations managed.
What are the requirements?
- Strong leadership in an HWRC or public-facing waste environment
- Proven ability to lead and develop site-based teams, setting clear expectations around safety, customer service, and operational performance
- Positive, solution-focused approach with a can-do attitude
- Commitment to safety and compliance in a regulated environment
- Resilience and adaptability under operational pressures
- Flexibility to support regional operations with travel
- COTC / WAMITAB Level 4 – Hazardous Waste Transfer (desirable)
Who we are
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we're committed to making our world a more sustainable place. Join us and you'll be part of a forward-thinking business where people are free to grow. We offer competitive benefits, flexible working, health and wellness programs, and career advancement. If you're ready to take on this challenge, apply to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] today.
Closing Date: 22/05/2026
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