Agratas – A Tata Enterprise
Waste Centre Manager
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Waste Centre Manager
About the Role
As Waste Centre Manager, you’ll take full ownership of waste handling, treatment, and disposal operations across the site, ensuring they are delivered safely, compliantly and sustainably. This is a critical operational role, directly supporting production continuity while meeting demanding environmental, health and safety obligations in a COMAH-regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the safe management of all waste streams, including hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with:
- Environmental permits
- Duty of care requirements
- The waste hierarchy
- Oversee segregation, storage, treatment, and transfer activities
- Embed robust safe systems of work
- Align waste operations with:
- Site permit conditions
- ISO 14001 standards
- Company expectations
- Collaborate closely with:
- EHS
- Operations
- Facilities
- External contractors
- Monitor performance, investigate incidents and support COMAH safety case updates
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Play a key role in:
- Cost control
- Sustainability
- Identify opportunities to:
- Reduce waste volumes
- Improve recycling rates
- Minimise environmental impact
- Maintain operational efficiency
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Key Collaboration and Leadership
You’ll join Facilities Management within UK Operations, reporting to the Head of Facilities Management.
Working Relationships
- Production teams
- EHS specialists
- Procurement
- External waste contractors
- Regulators
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop onsite teams and contractors
- Reinforce strong safety leadership
- Foster a proactive compliance culture across all waste-related activities
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Requirements and Experience
Essential Skills & Knowledge
- Proven experience in managing waste operations in a regulated industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of:
- Hazardous waste
- Environmental compliance
- Safety systems
- Ability to:
- Interpret legislation
- Manage inspections and audits
- Represent the site to regulators and internal stakeholders
- Strong leadership skills in:
- Contractor management
- Performance metrics
- Compliance documentation
Preferred Experience
- Experience working within or alongside COMAH environments
- A proactive approach to safety, continuous improvement and sustainability
Qualifications
- Relevant certifications strongly desired:
- NEBOSH
- WAMITAB
- Or the ability to obtain them
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