Hamilton Waste & Recycling Ltd are a leading integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling and technologically-driven energy generation services. Through the expertise of our people and investment in technology we promote and deliver sustainable waste management solutions.
Currently looking for full time, Site Manager/Foreman to join our successful team.
*Start date: from early July 2026 onwards.*
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
· To follow Health & Safety and other company policy guidelines;
· Monitor PPE compliance;
· High level of communication with company management to ensure that key instructions are understood and carried out;
· Ensure day to day running of the site;
· Keep Managers informed of any issues or concerns (relevant & timely);
· Ensure full communication of any tool box talks or team briefs;
· Induct & train new and existing staff members if required, ensure understanding of expectations;
· Ensure input & output material is to expected and agreed quality levels;
· Ensure that all areas are kept as clean and tidy as possible and that during plant downtime general operatives are cleaning/working in their designated areas;
· Ensure that all bins/skips are emptied when full;
· Ensure lock off procedure are followed correctly during daily maintenance/cleaning of plant;
· Ensure all near misses & accidents are reported correctly;
· Mobile plant operations – safe operation of loading shovel, excavator or FLTs;
· Ensure that appropriate traffic management is in place;
· Organise the removal of waste in accordance with management instructions and compliance.
You may at times be required to carry out duties not shown in the outlined job description above - to be discussed during interview.
ESSENTIAL:
· Good knowledge of H&S regulation and safe systems of work
· Good knowledge of plant and machinery relevant to the site
· Previous experience in a similar operational role or environment
· A proven track record of employee management and production management of an industrial/factory type facility
· Working with low levels of supervision in a high pressure production environment
· A clear understanding and experience of using KPIs and reports
· Proven ability to work within timescales and meeting deadlines
· Basic standard of education such as GCSE, Standard Grades or equivalent
· Good level of English
DESIRABLE:
· Qualifications in Waste Management Operations
· Mobile plant operator tickets
ATTITUDE & BEHAVIORS:
· Proactive
· Reactive to abnormalities
· Positive
· Kean to learn new skills
· Able to train
· Reliable
· Flexible approach
· Safety minded
· Good communicator
· Able to ask for help
Working pattern - Mon-Fri (usually 6:30am-4:30pm), overtimes during a week and, or weekends may be required so flexibility is desirable.
Overtime rate is 1,5x basic rate.
Salary will be discussed based on experience - please note, that the rate given is only a starting rate.
Please also note that the company offers 'Death in Service' benefit: each Hamilton employee will be covered for three times their basic salary in the event of death while employed with the company.
Due to the high volume of enquiries that we receive, we are not always able to respond to every CV. If you have not received a response within two weeks, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful in this instance, but you could still be considered for any similar positions.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
