Position: Site Manager – Waste ManagementLocation: Henfield, West SussexCore Contract Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:30pmSalary: £40 - £45k DOEPermanentJob SummaryOur client is looking to appoint a Site Manager for this hands-on role. The successful candidate will control the receipt, storage, processing, client reporting, onward transfer of the waste and end-of-waste materials and all site vehicle movements managed by our client. Excellent organisational skills and a proven track record of meeting targets is essential.You will be responsible for the safe, compliant and optimised operation of fixed and mobile plant and site activities associated with managing a licensed waste facility, so engineering experience would be an advantage. You will motivate and manage a small team to achieve targets, work proactively with colleagues across the business and ensure efficient operation of the site.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Lead and promote a safety culture, ensuring Health and Safety policies are implemented, and best practice is observed in all areas. * Provide leadership to site staff, communicating purpose, responsibilities and achievements. * Manage efficient and optimised performance of our recycling plant equipment. * Develop and maintain a service delivery culture. * Consistently review standard operating methods, identifying and implementing improvements to safety, productivity and profitability. * Ensure all policies and procedures are complied with; including, but not limited to, waste acceptance, processing material to achieve end-of-waste status where applicable and onward transfer of waste and end-of-waste products. * Accurate recording and reporting of quantities and classification of material received, processed, stored and transferred off site. * Work within operational budgets and improve efficiencies. * Accurate and timely reporting of key performance indicators agreed with the OM. * Monitor staffing requirements and recruit competent staff as needed in conjunction with the OM. * Maintain accurate records of staff skills and competency. Identify training needs and work proactively with the OM and safety & compliance manager to ensure sufficient skills resilience to safeguard continuity of operations. * Provide the OM with a weekly report detailing performance and plans related to safety, inputs & outputs, finance and people.Skills * Leading a supportive and challenging environment to optimise team performance. * Highly competent problem solving skills. * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. * Other key competencies include organisation, prioritising, delegation and decision making. * An HGV/LGV licence would be beneficial but not essential. * Site Engineering experience would be advantageous.For more information, please attach your CV