Operations and Maintenance Manager

Salary: Competitive

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Leyland - PR26

This role requires you to support operations at our Thornton FY7 and Leyland Facility PR26.

Working hours: Monday to Friday 37.5hrs per week. 8am - 4pm (flexibility required)

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Operations and Maintenance Manager to oversee the daily operations of our facility and support the growth and development of our Supervisors and Team Leaders. This pivotal leadership role is responsible for ensuring optimal resource utilisation, enhancing waste processing efficiency, managing both preventative and corrective maintenance programmes, and maintaining robust financial and budgetary oversight.

You will champion the implementation of quality, health and safety, and environmental standards, ensuring full compliance with company policies and relevant legislation. As a key representative of the organisation, you will liaise with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies to uphold our commitment to operational excellence and compliance.

Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the General Manager as a strategic partner, contributing to the achievement of business goals and supporting broader operational initiatives in alignment with our Business Operating Management System.

Key Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven leadership and people management skills, with a strong track record of developing and supporting line managers.
• A recognised Health & Safety qualification (IOSH / NEBOSH).
• Project Management qualification or equivalent experience (e.g. PRINCE2).
• In-depth knowledge of safe systems of work, and Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with audit programmes and compliance processes.
• Relevant experience in the waste processing or a comparable processing industry.
• Demonstrated experience in managing operational and maintenance functions, including resource and cost management.

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience with supporting qualifications.
• Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Company-contributory pension scheme (matched up to 5%).
• 26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service.
• Death in Service cover (4x salary).
• Free on-site parking.
• Company sick pay scheme (up to 26 weeks, dependent on service length).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Comprehensive training and personal development opportunities.
• Mental health and wellbeing support.
• Provision of all necessary PPE and equipment.

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