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Posted 21 July, 2026

General Manager (Recycling & Waste)

LJ Recruitment
Attleborough, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Are you an experienced operations manager looking for your next challenge?

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We're looking for a hands-on General Manager to lead a busy recycling and waste operation, overseeing transfer station activities, skip hire and metal recycling while driving safety, efficiency and commercial performance.

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The Role

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  • Lead day-to-day recycling and waste operations
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  • Manage operational teams and site performance
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  • Drive health, safety and environmental compliance
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  • Improve productivity, profitability and recycling rates
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  • Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and regulators
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About You

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You'll have:

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  • Experience in waste management, recycling, scrap metal or a similar operational environment
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  • Strong leadership and people management skills
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  • Knowledge of UK environmental and health & safety regulations
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  • IOSH/NEBOSH (preferred)
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  • A proactive, commercially focused approach
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What's on Offer

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  • £40,000-£50,000 salary
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  • 31 days holiday
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  • Company pension and life insurance
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  • Health & wellbeing programme
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  • Ongoing training and development
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  • On-site parking
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If you're ready to lead a growing recycling operation and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

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