Deputy Plant Manager

Description

DEPUTY PLANT MANAGER (MRF)

Job Title Deputy Plant Manager

Location Wandsworth, London

Salary GBP55,000 GBP60,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Shift Days (38.5 hours per week)

Job Role of the Deputy Plant Manager An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Plant Manager to join a well–established and growing recycling and waste management facility. This is a key operational role within a busy Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), offering a hands–on position where you will take ownership of plant performance, team leadership, and operational efficiency.

Working closely with the Senior Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the full waste processing operation from intake through to separation ensuring the plant runs safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with environmental regulations.

This is a highly visible role combining operational management with a hands–on presence across the site.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing the waste processing operation ( tonnes daily throughput)Ensuring compliance with environmental permits and legal requirementsOverseeing plant performance and resolving operational and quality issuesLeading and managing a team of 11 staff including supervisors and operatorsEnsuring Health & Safety standards are maintained across the facilityPreparing reports, analysing performance, and driving improvementsLiaising with external bodies such as the Environment AgencyManaging budgets, resources, and departmental financial performanceSupporting business continuity and maintaining existing contractsContributing to continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives Sector Operational Management / Recycling & Waste Processing

Non–Negotiable Requirements of the Deputy Plant Manager Experience within a process, plant, or production environmentProven experience managing teams Desirable Requirements for the Deputy Plant Manager Experience within a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) or waste/recycling sectorIOSH Managing Safely qualification (essential)Management qualification or Certificate of Technical CompetenceExperience operating plant equipment (e.g. forklifts, loading shovels) The Deputy Plant Manager will benefit from: Working for a well–established and growing environmental services businessClear progression opportunities across multiple UK sitesStrong training and development support (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH)Competitive salary with annual bonus (12.5%)Benefits package including private healthcare, pension, and dentalAccessible location with excellent transport links and on–site parking

Ad ID: 5418394588