General Manager

Job description

Our client is recruiting for an operationally experienced and commercially driven General Manager to lead their growing skip hire and waste management operations. This is a general management role with full responsibility for operational performance, profitability, transport & waste compliance, and overall team management.

Key Responsibilities for the General Manager

• Lead day-to-day skip hire, transport and waste transfer station operations
• Drive revenue growth and improve operational efficiency
• Oversee the sales and administration team members in the office.
• Oversee the routing, and maintenance of the HGVs and recycling plant in conjunction with the workshop fitter and transfer station management.
• Ensure full compliance with environmental and transport regulations
• Oversee set budgets, P&L, and cost control for the site
• Lead and develop operational, driving, yard, and office teams
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships

Key Experience for the General Manager

• Proven management experience in waste management or transfer station background.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of environmental and health & safety regulations
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills
• Experience managing HGV/transport operations
• Experience running recycling operations for, metal recycling, plastics, wood, general waste or skips.
• Experience working with management/board remotely
• Qualifications in transport management inc OLAT, CPC and WAMITAB or similar environmental management experience desirable.

Please apply as directed!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cannock

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English