Waste Management Jobs

The main purpose of the role is to maximise engine performance and ensure the most efficient utilisation of resources. Responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring all engines are serviced and maintained
• Continually updating all financial, legislative, and administrative reports and processes
• Designing and managing Service Level Agreements with a number of subcontracting teams
• Liaising with customers and tailoring solutions and support to fit requirements
• Ensuring Health and Safety compliance on all sites

This position will require a mix of technical, management, and commercial skills; the successful candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in electrical or mechanical engineering
• A proven track record in power generation and in particular reciprocating engines and the SCADA system
• Strong commercial skills with the ability to implement and maintain budgets
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage teams of subcontractors

This will be a demanding role; the ability to manage and develop the relationship with clients is imperative. Working at the cutting edge of technology, a pragmatic approach to problem solving is essential.

Contact James Irwin on +44(0) 203 008 4695 or apply here.

Ref. 2822

We are now looking to hire an experienced recruitment consultant to help expand our energy, waste and recycling team. You will be joining an already successful desk and will play a fundamental role in developing Acre’s offering.

Within this role you will:

• Work proactively to develop business with new and existing clients
• Network and source suitable candidates
• Attend regular client meetings
• Contribute to Acre’s brand and reputation

You will:

• Be entrepreneurial and hands on
• Have previous sales and new business development experience in a recruitment role
• Have an interest or passion for sustainability, and climate and energy issues (although a background is not essential)
• Relish the opportunity to develop business and succeed in a sales based role

If you would like more information please send your CV with a short cover letter to beth.mitchell@acre-resources.com or apply here

Ref. 2819

This is a critical role for the success of the business and the key focus of the roll will be health and safety, environmental performance, people management, cost, and efficiency. A senior management role this position will report directly to the General Manager.

Responsibilities will include:

• Day to day people management of over 20 staff including responsibility for their health and safety
• Ensuring the smooth management and regular maintenance of plant and machinery including two sorting lines
• Management of site budget and the monitoring and improvement of extraction rates
• Maintaining all site documentation
• Liaising with third parties including partnership companies, local councils, and the Environment Agency

This will be a demanding role working in a high pressure environment. There is large scale investment planned so the successful candidate will take a pragmatic approach to site management.

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a site management role in a waste / recycling environment
• Knowledge of and the ability to manage a budget and all onsite documentation
• Strong people management skills and the ability to build relationships with a range of interest groups
• A strong practical background in and knowledge of health and safety legislation

Those with a WAMITAB qualification and a background in engineering or technical discipline would be of particular interest.

This role will require a self starter who can lead a team by example. You will be expected to approach your work with a ‘can do’ attitude, identifying potential issues and implementing solutions. Strong communication skills are a must.

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact James Irwin on +44(0) 203 008 4695 or apply here.

Ref. 2807

One of the largest areas is the waste, recycling, and energy from waste sector. A new fund has recently been created to assist and facilitate investment into this area and an Investment Bid Assessor is required to ensure the viability of potential projects. This is a vital role within the organisation and will play a critical function in the investment decisions made on high profile, multi million pound projects.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Assessing investment proposals against financial, commercial, and technical criteria
• Identifying suitable investment opportunities and assisting with business cases
• Acting as a contact point for a small portfolio of projects
• Monitoring the progress of projects against agreed parameters
• Developing relationships within the industry and keeping abreast of the market and legislative drivers

Essential requirements include:

• An investment background including risk and return assessments
• Practical experience with financial modeling and forecasting
• Expression of interest and business case preparation experience
• A finance related degree (or equivalent)
• A background in early stage funding is highly desirable

Knowledge of a broad range of environmental concepts including waste, recycling, energy, climate change and accompanying legislation is an advantage.

This is a high profile role involving complex decision making with a range of stakeholders under high pressure situations. You will need to convey complex ideas to non technical people, as a result strong communication skills are essential.

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact James Irwin on +44(0) 203 008 4695 or apply here.

Ref. 2805

One of the most respected retailers in the UK is now looking to recruit two Recycling Operations Managers to oversee the in store recycling. One position will focus across the north and one in the south of the UK. With over 2000 sites nationwide, this role will focus particularly on the implementation of a new recycling technology which is critical for the organisation.

Responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring collection efficiency and costs across the stores are as low as possible through effective scheduling
• Managing store and collection issues across the region specifically in regards to contamination
• Liaise with third party collection suppliers
• Ensuring the maintenance and upgrade of recycling machinery
• Looking to market trends and customer uptake to enhance future direction of recycling initiatives

This position will require a background including both recycling and retail experience. The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in a leadership position within the retail operations environment
• Proven experience dealing with third party suppliers
• Ability to communicate ideas across a large number of sites with a number of stakeholders
• Experience of the waste / recycling sector

This will be a demanding role; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to think on your feet is essential. You will be communicating ideas with to a number of interest groups including customers, senior management, and third party suppliers, and an ability to adapt communication style is essential.

The role will require extensive travel of the UK, therefore a valid UK drivers licence is required.

Contact James Irwin on +44(0) 203 008 4695 or apply here.

Ref. 2800

The main purpose of the role is to maximise engine performance and ensure the most efficient utilisation of plant and resources. Responsibilities will include:

• Agreeing engineering standards and assisting in establishing clearly defined quality methods for staff to apply
• Ongoing remote monitoring of global operations, identifying issues and ensuring improvements are implemented
• Identification and coordination of training, support, audits, and the distribution of resources to ensure optimal utilisation throughout the organisation
• Lending expertise to all departments to maximise production and lower costs

This position will require a unique mix of technical and commercial skills; the successful candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Proven track record in continuous operational and engineering management
• Strong commercial skills with the ability to implement and maintain complex budgets
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage teams remotely and communicate complex ideas

Experience in landfill gas, waste management, or generators is an advantage.

This will be a demanding role; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to think on your feet is essential.

The role will require extensive international travel, a valid UK drivers licence and Passport is required.

Contact James Irwin +44(0) 203 008 4695 or apply here. Ref 2775

Ref. 2775

My client currently has a strong client base in the construction sector and is looking to both develop this further and diversify into new growth markets. Reporting directly to the General Manager this is a senior leadership role within the organisation and responsibilities will include:

• Creating and continually updating a sales plan to include market and sector analysis, targets, and competitor analysis
• Implementing, developing and maintaining a “selling price” matrix for all income streams
• Providing a regular commercial report and providing detailed statistical performance reports
• Leading the sales team and conducting regular sales meetings to bring in new business and develop existing relationships

Essential requirements:

• Ability to manage a sales team, create KPIs and put in place processes to ensure targets are reached
• An extensive sales background within the commercial and industrial business to business sector
• Proven sales track record with both incoming leads and new business development

A background in the waste / recycling sector is desirable.

This role will require a self starter who is passionate about sales and developing business. You will be expected to network at all levels within client organisations, identifying potential issues and implementing solutions. Strong leadership and communication skills are a must.

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact James Irwin on +44(0) 203 008 4695 or apply here.

Ref. 2774

Our client is now seeking an entrepreneurial senior figure within health and safety consultancy to drive forward this initiative.

The role will initially involve conducting feasibility studies and business planning over a six month period; mapping out the progression of the business.

Responsibilities will include:

• Networking within the organisation to asses where potential opportunities can be exploited
• Mapping the market for potential acquisition opportunities
• Assessing the current conditions and evaluating the fastest route to market
• Utilising existing client networks to win and begin delivery of initial projects

This position is a unique opportunity to launch and build an international health and safety consultancy from the ground up; the successful candidate will have:

• Senior leadership experience within an health and safety consultancy
• Commercial skills with an entrepreneurial flair to identify and take advantage of opportunities
• A large client base at senior level ideally connected to the construction or infrastructure sector
• A proven technical background within health and safety consultancy

An acquisitions or start up background will be beneficial.

This will be a demanding role, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to think on your feet is essential. The successful candidate will be expected to logically explain positions and decisions throughout the contract.

This is initially a six month contract with the expectation then becoming permanent.

Contact James Irwin on +44(0) 203 008 4695 or apply here.

Ref. 2718

Our client is now seeking an entrepreneurial senior figure within waste consultancy to drive forward this initiative.

The role will initially involve conducting feasibility studies and business planning over a six month period; mapping out the progression of the business. Responsibilities will include:

• Networking within the organisation to asses where potential opportunities can be exploited
• Mapping the market for potential acquisition opportunities
• Assessing the current conditions and evaluating the fastest route to market
• Utilising existing client networks to win and begin delivery of initial projects

This position is a unique opportunity to launch and build an international waste consultancy from the ground up; the successful candidate will have:

• Senior leadership experience within a waste consultancy
• Commercial skills with an entrepreneurial flair to identify and take advantage of opportunities
• A large client base at senior level ideally connected to the construction or infrastructure sector
• A proven technical background within waste

An acquisitions or start up background will be beneficial.

This will be a demanding role, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to think on your feet is essential. The successful candidate will be expected to logically explain positions and decisions throughout the contract.

This is initially a six month contract with the expectation then becoming permanent.

Contact James Irwin on +44(0) 203 008 4695 or apply here. Ref 2717

Ref. 2717

Having recently made a multi million pound investment in a brand new In-vessel composting (IVC) site they now require a Site Operations Manager. This is a critical role for the development of this high profile project.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Ensuring effective and smooth onsite management including operation of the SCADA system
• Business development to secure new clients and channels to market
• Developing and leading a small team
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to manage a new site; essential requirements include:

• Extended experience in the waste sector including composting
• L4COMP COTC
• A pragmatic approach to problem solving with an ability to look at the wider business implications of decisions

A degree (or equivalent) in a related subject is highly desirable.

This role will require an individual to think laterally and to produce creative and innovative solutions. You will be working in a high pressure environment and the ability to multi task is essential.

The position will operate in a developing management team; there are clear and wide ranging development opportunities.

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact James Irwin on +44(0) 203 008 4695 or apply here.

Ref. 2703

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Identifying potential opportunities through mapping out the market
• Making initial contact with leads, organising sales meetings, and taking clients through the full sales cycle
• Continually developing new and existing networks and renegotiating contracts
• Completing and updating all sales documentation

Essential requirements:

• Proven sales experience and a successful track record
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Determination, tenacity and enthusiasm and the ability to learn
• The drive to be successful and the desire for continual improvement
• The ability to form strong and durable relationships with clients
• A background in waste management is desirable

Working as part of a supportive team, our client is interested in speaking to individuals who are ambitious and passionate about their work.

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact James Irwin james.irwin@acre-resources.co.uk on +44(0) 203 008 4695 or apply here. Ref. 2692

With over 30 years of experience, one of the most well known companies in this sector is currently seeking a Sales Executive. Major new machinery purchases have given this company a competitive advantage in the market, and the organisation is now looking to maximize this opportunity.

Responsibilities of the role will include: `

• Identifying potential opportunities in the market
• Making initial contact with leads and taking clients through entire sales cycle
• Continually developing new and existing networks

Essential requirements:

• A sales background within the commercial and industrial business to business waste sector
• Proven sales track record with both incoming leads and new business development

This role will involve communicating complex ideas to non technical people, strong communication skills are essential. There will be an element of incoming leads, however you will be expected to generate your own new business. This role will suit a very motivated self starter.

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact James Irwin james.irwin@acre-resources.co.uk on +44(0) 203 008 4695 or apply here.

Ref. 2669