Global Ardour Recycling Ltd
Site Manager
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Role: Site Manager
Location: Ebeneezer Street, Birkenhead, CH42 1NH
Hours: 48 per week, core hours Monday – Friday but some flexibility may be required for ad-hoc weekends
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Global Ardour Recycling is looking for an experienced Site Manager to lead our Birkenhead operation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business and take responsibility for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of a busy ferrous and non-ferrous metals recycling site.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the site, ensuring operational performance, high safety standards, environmental compliance and excellent customer service.
You will lead and develop the site team while driving productivity, maintaining compliance and delivering operational excellence.
What We're Looking For:
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience managing a scrap metal recycling or metals processing operation.
- Strong knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metal grades and processing operations (shearing, baling etc).
- Experience supervising the safe operation of mobile plant, including excavators, loading shovels and forklift trucks (FLT).
- A strong understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation, with a proven commitment to maintaining high standards.
- Experience leading, motivating and developing operational teams.
- The ability to manage site performance, drive continuous improvement and deliver operational KPIs.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
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Desirable Qualifications:
- WAMITAB qualification (or equivalent industry qualification).
- IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate
- Mobile plant competency or operator qualifications would also be advantageous.
Why Join us?
At Global Ardour Recycling, we are a growing, family-run business with a clear commitment to sustainability, innovation and making a positive impact.
We specialise in the responsible processing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, supporting businesses to recycle efficiently while contributing to a more sustainable future.
Our people are central to our success. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive working environment where individuals feel valued, respected and empowered to develop. This is a business where you can make a genuine impact, take ownership and grow alongside the organisation.
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We are also proud of our long-standing partnership with Onward Lives Charity. This reflects our wider commitment to social value and community impact, supporting initiatives that improve employability, reduce waste and help individuals rebuild their lives. This partnership is embedded in how we operate day-to-day and is a key part of who we are as a business.
Joining us means being part of a company that not only delivers operational excellence, but also takes pride in doing the right thing—for our people, our customers and the wider community.
If you're an experienced operational leader with a background in the scrap metal industry and are looking to join a growing, ambitious business, we'd love to hear from you.
Additional Information
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and are subject to pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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