Premier Recruitment Group is working in partnership with a well established organisation based in Chatham, Kent to recruit a forward thinking and experienced Operations Manager to join their team. This is an exciting, full-time and permanent role with fast internal progression opportunities.

The purpose of this role:

• Our client require a full-time Operations Manager to oversee the day to day operation of the 75,000 tonnes per annum material recycling plant.
• Operating within regulatory requirements including environmental & health & safety
• Deliver effective operating techniques to ensure maximization of plant operation
• Achieve elevated purity of commodities to ensure a saleable product
• Diligent management of site staff
• Identifying and reporting plant maintenance/defects on site including static and fixed plant.
• Overseeing on site contractors
• Continuity of operations, minimise plant downtime, increased efficiency of plant and staff

Primary Tasks and Duties:

• Communicate daily tasks to supervisors, site staff and agency workers
• Communicate effectively with peers and promote teamwork.
• Visual monitoring of waste streams for compliance, suitability of material and appropriate blending.
• Effective communication with management/directors relating to day to day operations site/staff issues, breakdowns, all non-compliance
• Operate plant as required by the directors to a standard that delivers the effective running of the material recycling facility with minimal downtime.
• Responsible for reporting the maintenance and cleanliness of all mobile site plant and static plant
• Maintain and enhance main stakeholder relations including customers, suppliers, regulatory authorities and general public
• Instigate and maintain effective housekeeping
• Maintain effective administration and accurate reporting requirements, pursuant of internal and external procedures.
• It is preferential for the operations manager to hold a valid COTC accreditation for the treatment of non-hazardous waste.

If you are interested in this position please kindly get in touch with Tom Kurczab at Premier Recruitment Group.