Assistant Transfer Station Manager

Do you have at least five years’ experience at a waste management facility, with an understanding of hazardous materials? At Grundon, we’re looking for a methodical, organised and calm-under-pressure Assistant Transfer Station Manager with strong leadership skills to help with the day-to-day management of our industry-leading hazardous waste transfer facility at Ewelme, South Oxfordshire. You’ll join us on a permanent contract, starting salary of circa £45,000 per annum and a host of great benefits, including:

- Discretionary company bonuses

- Pension scheme (you contribute 5% of pay, Grundon matches this) with life insurance cover 

- 30 days’ annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days' holiday

What you'll be doing as Assistant Transfer Station Manager

Joining a hard-working and highly skilled team at our busy transfer station, which accepts all types of hazardous waste and uses advanced processing and recycling technologies, you will:  

- assess and allocate workloads to site chemists and operatives;

- address any issues that arise with operators, drivers, contractors and visitors;  

- assist with the training and development of site chemists and operators;

- ensure that the site is kept clean and tidy and all waste stored in accordance with the site licence and working plan;

- promote high standards of health & safety and compliance.  

What we’re looking for in our Assistant Transfer Station Manager

- Degree in Chemistry (or Chemistry/Environmental related discipline)

- Ideally, COTC Level 4 – either Managing Transfer or Treatment Operations

- Understanding of all current UK legislation associated with the waste industry 

- Excellent communication skills

- Full UK driving licence

Working hours: 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri - 40 hours per week

Grow with Grundon

Grundon is a leading provider of waste management and environmental services and we’re adept at finding innovative solutions. Our hazardous and clinical waste collection and disposal services are award-winning, and our facilities include an advanced aerosol recycling facility. Interested in joining us as Assistant Transfer Station Manager? Click apply. No agencies please.

Please note: We interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so do apply as soon as possible