Depot Operations Manager

Company: Technical Placements
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Location: Alum Rock
Job Description:

Are you an experienced Site Operations Manager looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a busy depot within a successful, growing international business?We’re recruiting for a Depot Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of an established recycling facility in Birmingham. This is a varied, hands-on management role with responsibility for a team of 25, production, drivers and admin teams.You’ll be joining a well-established global recycling organisation offering long-term stability, excellent benefits and genuine opportunities for career development.Applicants must hold a

WAMITAB

qualification and/or a Transport Manager

CPC .Salary & Benefits£42,000 – £45,000Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm (flexible)No weekendsGenerous company pension schemeCompany sick payLife insuranceExcellent career development and progression opportunitiesThe RoleWorking closely with the General Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the smooth, safe and efficient running of the depot, ensuring operational targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of compliance and customer service.Key responsibilities include:Leading and motivating the production, transport, drivers and administration teamsOverseeing the daily movement, processing and dispatch of recyclable materialsEnsuring compliance with Health & Safety, environmental and transport regulationsManaging operational performance, productivity and resource planningDeveloping and maintaining a positive safety culture across the depotIdentifying opportunities to improve efficiency, processes and site performanceEnsuring employees are appropriately trained and working to established proceduresSupporting the General Manager with continuous improvement and operational developmentWhat We’re Looking ForPrevious operational management experience within waste management, recycling or a closely related industryWAMITAB qualification and/or Transport Manager CPC – essentialExperience managing depot operations, ideally including paper and other recyclable materialsStrong understanding of Health & Safety and operational complianceConfident people management and leadership skillsA proactive, practical approach with the ability to solve problems and improve processesGood communication, organisational and planning skillsExperience with SAP or Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) would be advantageousWhy Apply?This is an excellent opportunity to take a key leadership position within a successful recycling business, where you’ll have the autonomy to make improvements, develop your team and make a genuine impact on site performance.If you’re an experienced waste or recycling professional looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.Apply today or contact Technical Placements for a confidential, informal discussion about the opportunity.

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Posted: October 27th, 2026