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Site Manager
Location: Kirkby, Merseyside
Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 per annum
Overtime: £25.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm, plus Saturdays 7:00am - 12:00pm
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Reference: ASPLIV
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a busy recycling and processing site. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will oversee all site activities, including wash plant operations, crushing, screening, loading, stockpiling, and yard management.
You'll be responsible for ensuring the site operates safely, efficiently, and in line with production targets while leading a team of Supervisors, Operators, and Site Operatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proven operational leader looking to join a growing business where they can make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities
Site Operations
- Take full responsibility for the daily running of the site, including yard operations, wash plant, crushing, screening, and loading activities.
- Plan and coordinate daily workloads to maximize productivity and operational efficiency.
- Manage site layout, traffic flow, stockpiling, and loading operations to ensure safe and efficient movement of materials.
- Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining high operational standards.
Wash Plant & Processing
- Work closely with the Wash Plant Manager to ensure production aligns with site priorities.
- Coordinate wash plant output with crushing, screening, loading, and stock management activities.
- Minimize downtime and eliminate operational bottlenecks through effective planning and communication.
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Team Leadership
- Lead, motivate, and manage Supervisors, Operators, and Site Operatives.
- Allocate labor and plant resources efficiently across the site.
- Ensure all employees receive appropriate training, inductions, and ongoing development.
- Conduct performance reviews and manage performance issues where required.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Take overall responsibility for Health & Safety across the site.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, RAMS, environmental permits, and all relevant legislation.
- Deliver toolbox talks, site inspections, and safety briefings.
- Ensure PPE compliance for employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
Plant & Equipment
- Oversee the availability, utilization, and condition of all plant and machinery.
- Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are completed.
- Work alongside maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
- Ensure equipment defects are reported and resolved promptly.
Quality & Production
- Ensure processed materials meet required quality and grading standards.
- Monitor production rates and operational performance.
- Carry out regular inspections of stockpiles and finished products.
- Resolve quality concerns through operational improvements or maintenance activities.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Produce regular reports on production, site performance, and operational improvements.
- Lead weekly operational meetings covering safety, production, and maintenance.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement across all site operations.
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What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in a Site Manager, Operations Manager, or Quarry Manager role.
- Strong leadership experience managing large operational teams.
- Experience within recycling, aggregates, quarrying, waste management, or heavy industrial environments.
- Good understanding of crushing, screening, wash plants, or bulk material processing operations.
- Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and environmental compliance.
- Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Confident communicator with the ability to motivate teams and drive performance.
- A proactive, hands-on management style with a focus on continuous improvement.
What's on Offer
- Salary of £45,000 - £52,000 depending on experience.
- Overtime paid at £25.00 per hour.
- Permanent, full-time opportunity.
- Opportunity to lead a busy and expanding operation.
- Long-term career progression within a growing business.
To Contact Direct
Ellis Loughran
Recruitment Consultant
0151 209 2050
ellis.loughran@aspion.co.uk
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