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Permanent

Transfer Station Manager

Astute People
Greater London
money-bag £55000/annum Bonus
Posted: 18 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 18 October 2026
Ref: 225624621


Astutes Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company with portfolio of Material Recovery, Waste Transfer and Energy Recovery facilities across Central and East London.
We are looking for a Transfer Station Manager to run the day to day operations on their facility located on the Thames in Wandsworth.
If you would like to discuss this role & the package available, please apply / contract Astute.

Responsibilities and duties of the Transfer Station Manager role:
You will be responsible for:

  • Manage the day-to-day operation of the Transfer Station, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant service delivery
  • Lead, manage and develop operational teams, including workforce planning, training and performance
  • Ensure waste operations comply with company procedures, Health & Safety legislation and Environmental Permit requirements
  • Monitor site performance, throughput, KPIs and resource requirements
  • Manage vehicle movements, tipping operations, contractors, plant and equipment
  • Lead incident investigations, site inspections and corrective actions where required
  • Support budget management, cost control and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Maintain effective relationships with clients, contractors, local authorities and regulatory bodies



Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

  • WAMITAB Level 4 or equivalent would be advantageous
  • IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH or relevant Health & Safety qualification would be advantageous
  • Experience of Environmental Permit compliance and waste legislation would be beneficial



Personal skills
The Transfer Station Manager role would suit someone who:

  • Has previous management experience within waste management, recycling, logistics, transfer stations or a similar operational environment
  • Has strong leadership and people management experience
  • Has a good understanding of Health & Safety and environmental compliance
  • Has strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Is commercially aware, hands-on and able to manage competing operational priorities



Salary and benefits of the Transfer Station Manager role

  • Competitive salary up to -55,000 (DOE)
  • Bonus
  • Overtime
  • Benefits

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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government''s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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