Astute People is exclusively partnering with Augean to recruit an Operations Manager to join their established team at their Waste Recovery Park facility in Port Clarence, Middlesbrough.
The strategically important Operations Manager role comes with a salary of around �40,000 plus package and is based full time at the facility.
If you have previous experience working within the hazardous waste sector in a senior management position and are looking to join one of the leading businesses in the sector then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Site Manager you will be responsible for:
� Drive operational performance of the site, ensuring daily operations meet and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs, proactively addressing any shortfalls with a positive and results-driven approach.
� Lead continuous improvement activities by developing and implementing initiatives to optimise plant efficiency and workforce utilisation, ensuring ongoing operational enhancements.
� Lead the resolution of significant operational challenges, ensuring timely and effective outcomes and providing focused support in areas of need.
� Ensure health, safety and compliance is managed on Site and any issues are identified, reported, investigated and rectified.
� Develop operational forecasts and, in collaboration with Commercial Managers, create and adjust plans for plant and process sequencing to meet targets.
� Oversee overall site operations, balancing hands-on and strategic management, while effectively responding to unexpected challenges.
� Manage all daily site communications, including work planning, progress reporting, toolbox talks, and availability updates.
� Lead medium-term capacity planning, oversee project execution and contribute to the overall business unit’s growth.
� Strengthen the Supervisory level within Operations and the Technical team to improve flexibility across processes, site resilience, risk management, and commercial performance.
� Collaborate with other business units both formally and informally to drive positive business outcomes.
� Act as the Site Manager’s deputy in their absence.
� Undertake any additional tasks reasonably required.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
� NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safety
� Process and Production qualification (desirable)
� WAMITAB Level 4 in Transfer & Treatment (desirable)
� HNC or degree in Chemistry or similar (preferred)
� Leadership and Management Certificate (desirable)
Personal skills
The Operations Manager role would suit someone who has:
� Proven experience managing large teams in a process environment.
� Waste industry knowledge and qualifications preferred.
� Hands-on operational and supervisory experience.
� Target-driven with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
� Solid technical understanding and practical knowledge of waste processing compliance and enforcement.
� Business acumen—understanding cash flow, P&L, and operational impact.
� Positive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
Salary and benefits of the Operations Manager role
� Up to �40,000 DOE
� 25 days annual leave plus BH
� 5% Pension Contribution
� Additional Healthcare
� Employee Save Scheme
INDNUC
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
