D R Newitt Recruitment
Operations Manager
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About the Company
This business is a leading player in the waste management and environmental services sector, well known for its high-quality recovery processes, customer-focused solutions, and commitment to driving sustainability.
Culturally, they operate with a supportive, accountable, and safety-first environment where values like teamwork and operational excellence are at the core of everything they do. They actively encourage career development and provide ongoing support to help employees achieve their full potential within the company.
Job Title: Operations Manager
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager who has a proven track record within a regulated industry (experience in waste management, e-Waste, or environmental services is highly advantageous). The ideal candidate must possess:
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- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Strong financial awareness
- High commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance
Having a WAMITAB/COTC or NEBOSH qualification will be a distinct advantage.
Responsibilities
The role combines strategic site leadership, budget management, and continuous improvement, with a focus on ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations while delivering high-quality service to customers.
The successful candidate will:
- Lead day-to-day site activities
- Manage and motivate diverse teams
- Optimise resource utilisation
- Work closely with senior management, regulators, contractors, and customers to maintain strong operational performance
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This role acts as the operational lead for the Perth site—overseeing site maintenance, driving lean and safety-focused CI initiatives, and monitoring budgets and KPIs to ensure long-term operational resilience.
Location
Based at their facility in Perth, Scotland, offering flexible working hours around site operational requirements to support a strong work-life balance.
Benefits
The package is highly competitive + strong benefits (details available on discussion).
Application
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