Role: Operations Manager
Location: New Gatton Road, Bristol
Hours: 48 per week, core hours Monday – Friday but some flexibility may be required for ad-hoc weekends
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
The Business:
Global Ardour Recycling is a growing family-run business committed to sustainability, innovation, and community impact. The company specialises in processing both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, helping businesses recycle materials responsibly while contributing to a more sustainable future.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to grow. We are proud of our longstanding partnership with the Onward Lives Charity, which reflects our values and passion for making a meaningful impact. This collaboration goes beyond financial support; it shapes how we operate daily, from reducing food waste to improving employability opportunities and supporting reintegration into society.
The role: We are looking to recruit an experienced and driven Operations Manager to lead the team in Bristol.
Key Responsibilities
- Full ownership of site performance across a recycling and depollution operation.
- Lead, develop and manage the workforce of employees, including supervisory levels who manage day to day operations.
- Oversee all people management activity, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee relations, supported by HR and supervisory teams.
- Ensure compliance with relevant environmental permits and licences.
- Drive operational efficiency across processing, material recovery and logistics activities.
- Monitor and improve site performance through KPIs, data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with compliance, logistics and commercial teams to meet operational and customer requirements.
- Promote a strong safety-first culture and ensure consistent adherence to site procedures and standards.
- Respond effectively to operational issues to maintain throughput and service levels.
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience in an operational leadership role within recycling, waste management, vehicle depollution or a similar high-volume processing environment
- Experience managing large teams in fast-paced, high-throughput environments
- Demonstrable track record of delivering performance across safety, quality, cost and delivery
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability under pressure
- Ability to lead, develop and challenge teams to drive high performance
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing operational priorities
- Resilient, adaptable and comfortable operating in a demanding, regulated environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Relevant industry qualification such as WAMITAB, CIWM, or equivalent (desirable only, we are open to candidates from all industries)
Why Join us?
At Global Ardour Recycling, we are a growing, family-run business with a clear commitment to sustainability, innovation and making a positive impact.
We specialise in the responsible processing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, supporting businesses to recycle efficiently while contributing to a more sustainable future.
Our people are central to our success. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive working environment where individuals feel valued, respected and empowered to develop. This is a business where you can make a genuine impact, take ownership and grow alongside the organisation.
We are also proud of our long-standing partnership with Recycling Lives Charity. This reflects our wider commitment to social value and community impact, supporting initiatives that improve employability, reduce waste and help individuals rebuild their lives. This partnership is embedded in how we operate day-to-day and is a key part of who we are as a business.
Joining us means being part of a company that not only delivers operational excellence, but also takes pride in doing the right thing—for our people, our customers and the wider community.
Additional Information
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and are subject to pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Operational leadership: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
