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Operations Manager

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Lead the future of sustainable operations. Make safety, performance and people your legacy.


Ready to take ownership of a high-impact operation where safety comes first, standards matter, and your leadership drives real change?


We’re looking for a hands-on Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and growing our hazardous waste treatment facility. This is more than a management role — it’s an opportunity to build a high-performing culture, develop people, and drive operational excellence in a complex, fast-evolving environment.


If you thrive on accountability, continuous improvement, and leading from the front, this role is built for you.


You’ll lead day-to-day operations across our hazardous waste facility, including waste oil production, shredder processes, and transfer station activities — ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently, and compliantly.


Key areas of impact:

  • Operational Leadership
    Own site performance — driving safe, compliant and efficient operations across all processes.

  • Safety & Compliance
    Champion a     Safety First culture, ensuring full compliance with environmental permits and H&S standards.

  • Continuous Improvement
    Embed Lean principles (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping) to boost productivity, quality and cost performance.

  • Performance Management
    Use KPIs to create accountability and empower teams to take ownership of results.

  • People Leadership
    Develop and inspire your team through coaching, mentoring and structured development planning.

  • Stakeholder Collaboration
    Build strong relationships across teams and with external partners to ensure seamless, customer-focused delivery.

  • Project Delivery
    Lead operational projects with a focus on safety, structure and successful execution.

  • Workplace Organisation
    Introduce and embed visual management to elevate standards and drive continuous improvement.
  • NEBOSH General Certificate
  • Experience in hazardous waste, waste treatment or similar environments
  • A strong background in operational safety, including risk assessments and procedures
  • Proven leadership of operational teams
  • Hands-on experience with continuous improvement methodologies
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into action
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Highly organised, adaptable and able to prioritise effectively
  • Solid IT capability

  • Desirable:
    Waste industry experience
  • Behavioural safety or culture change expertise
  • Degree-level qualification (or equivalent)
  • COTC (hazardous waste transfer & treatment)


💰 Competitive package
🌴 Work-life balance – generous holiday allowance + option to buy more
🛡️ Financial security – pension, life insurance & enhanced family policies
🎯 Perks & wellbeing – discounts, Bike2Work, Employee Assistance Programme


Why Enva?
  • A role with real influence and autonomy
  • The chance to shape operational standards and culture
  • Investment in your development and career progression
  • A supportive leadership team built around a strong safety culture

At Enva, we don’t just fill roles — we build careers with purpose. As a growing leader in recycling and resource recovery, we’re committed to developing our people while protecting the planet.


Step into a role where your leadership makes a difference — every day

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