Materials Recovery Facility Manager, Smugglers Way

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Agriculture & Environment
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SKILLS

IOSH Managing Safety MRF Operations Budget Management Team Leadership Communication Skills Plant Operation (Forklift) Attention to Detail Financial Awareness

FULL DESCRIPTION

Materials Recovery Facility Manager, Smugglers Way

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Materials Recovery Facility Manager to lead operations at Smugglers Way. This is a full-time, on-site role in London, UK. Salary not specified. Job expired.

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the UK’s leading waste management and recycling companies. We operate the Transfer Station at Smugglers Way in addition to its existing Transfer Stations operated on behalf of the Western Riverside Waste Authority (Cringle Dock), City of London (Walbrook Wharf), Tower Hamlets (Northumberland Wharf) and Barking. We are currently recruiting for a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Manager to add to the team at Smugglers Way. This is a key role which [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] operates the Transfer Station at Smugglers Way in addition to its existing Transfer Stations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the process of received waste in accordance with legal and company procedures while maintaining compliance with our permit
  • Manage MRF personnel, including understanding core personnel procedures and employment legislation
  • Manage production, including ensuring that all Health and Safety regulations are met
  • Manage contracts and allocating resources to operations and tasks
  • Manage the MRF finance and work with the Senior Manager to maintain budgets
  • Retain existing business
  • Perform other reasonable activities and duties under the direction of the Senior Manager

Requirements

  • IOSH Managing Safely Qualified essential, Management qualification and Certificate of Technical Competence desirable.
  • Preferred experience of MRF operations or material sorting
  • Budget and financial awareness essential
  • Physically fit for the role which will include supervising and supporting manual work.
  • A good team player, an ability to work on own initiative, computer skills and attention to detail are also essential
  • Excellent communication skills to build and maintain relationships at all levels
  • Proficiency in operating plant e.g. forklifts, loading shovels, or a willingness to undergo training as required
  • Prepared to work additional hours, including weekends, if required

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