General Manager (Recycling & Waste)

  • LJ Recruitment
  • Besthorpe, Norfolk
  • 21/07/2026
Full time Construction Management

Job Description

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

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.

The Role

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

About You

You'll have:

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

What's on Offer

  • 40,000- 50,000 salary
  • 31 days holiday
  • Company pension and life insurance
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Ongoing training and development
  • On-site parking

If you're ready to lead a growing recycling operation and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.