Depot Manager Recycling – Blackburn

Blackburn, Lancashire
£55,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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Depot Manager required with recycling experience to cover commercial, operations and continuous improvements of a successful depot in Blackburn. This site forms part of a global recycling business offering excellent career prospects, salary and benefits which include company car / allowance, pension, bonus, etc.Overall Purpose of the Role:

To take responsibility for the safe running of the site
Responsible for Health and Safety & compliance with all statutory requirements
Overall management responsibility for all operational employees at the depot
Driving efficiencies, profitability / EBITDA
Deliver the vision and strategy for the depot
Work collaboratively with the central commercial team to support national / contractual opportunities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:Drive H&S performanceManage and develop our people to support learning, improvement, support and progressionAll operational site recruitment, people management, training & development and related HR tasksEnsure compliance programme is maintainedResources are fully utilised and are at their most effectiveBe active in the local areas promoting company reputation and servicesEnsure strict compliance with Group Competition and Compliance RulesAll purchases of raw materials at the depot, through both local commercial development and working in close co-operation with the central commercial teamProactively oversee the generation of new business opportunities locally, bidding for new work and developing innovative supply solutions, and working in close co-operation with the central Commercial teamOptimise the sales of material from the depot, taking account of pre-agreed budgeted levels of supply volume into group sitesKey focus on driving volumes and spread, targets to be agreed annuallyEnsure commercial contractual agreements are authorised at the appropriate (internal) level taking account of Group signoff rulesResponsible for all site purchase orders (in line with Group policy) and site spendPropose and manage capex programmeProduce monthly KPI’s for depotIdentify improvement efficiencies for our own fleetManage 3rd party transport as required for the incoming / outgoing material to ensure cost effectiveness, maximum efficiency and safe flow of site traffic without causing unnecessary cancellation or demurrage chargesProactively manage preventative maintenance programme and defect reportingDeal with enquiries / challenges in line with all Company procedures, liaising with other group departments to resolve as appropriateAccurate month end reportingKPI reporting and improvement measuresThis role requires on site presence 5 days per week, occasional travel to attend management meetings, safety meetings and collaborative learning.Personal Specification / skills

Positive, proactive approach
Promote a positive general culture and health and safety culture and awareness of Site Rules with visitors and colleagues
An understanding of permitting and Waste management licence operations
Project management experience relating to groundworks, equipment installs or concrete works desirable
CPC holder
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Willingness to challenge processes and offer new ideas
Full driving licence
Experience of SAP / Navision / Excel

If you would like to be considered, please apply, or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an informal chat about the role.

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