Site Manager

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Job Purpose
The Site Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of Pandas processing facility. This includes ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of all plant operations — from material processing and transport, to maintenance, compliance, and people leadership.
This role is also accountable for aligning site performance with the company's recycling strategy, sustainability commitments, and commercial targets.

Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety, Environmental & Compliance

Lead a proactive safety-first culture across the site, ensuring zero-harm principles are embedded.
Ensure full compliance with H&S legislation, EA permits, environmental regulations, and internal policies.
Oversee health & safety of all personnel and third-party visitors.
Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and participate in the SHEQ working group.
Ensure all Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments are in place, understood, and followed.
Coach and guide the team on accident reporting, investigations, and continuous safety improvement.Operations & Plant Management

Oversee all material processing, recovery, transport, and final disposal activities.
Maximise plant availability, throughput, and output quality within compliance and cost constraints.
Lead site planning and review meetings to align daily activity with strategic KPIs.
Ensure preventative maintenance of all fixed and mobile plant, working closely with engineering.
Liaise with logistics to ensure timely movement of material in accordance with offtake agreements and permits.
Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and productivity optimisation across the site.People Leadership & Development

Recruit, induct, and develop site personnel to build a high-performing, safety-conscious team.
Ensure sufficient staffing levels across all shifts.
Deliver regular training, coaching, competency assessments, and performance reviews.
Set clear objectives and maintain a culture of accountability, engagement, and development.
Approve payroll submissions and ensure compliance with workforce planning processes.Financial & Commercial Responsibility

Control site operational budgets, costs, and resource utilisation.
Contribute to financial forecasting and reporting.
Balance site efficiency with quality, compliance, and profitability objectives.
Support the implementation of commercial agreements by ensuring operational capability aligns with contractual outputs.Strategic Execution & Stakeholder Collaboration

Support delivery of site and regional strategic plans, including sustainability and digitalisation goals.
Work closely with other Site Managers, Engineering, Compliance, SHEQ, and Commercial teams.
Maintain strong relationships with regulators, partners, and key external stakeholders.
Represent the site at regional processing and planning meetings.Key Accountabilities

Operational compliance with legislation, permits, and company policies
Leadership of a safe, engaged, and capable on-site team
Delivery of site KPIs including throughput, quality, and cost efficiency
Maintenance of a compliant and well-maintained plant
Contribution to strategic and continuous improvement initiativesKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Zero-harm and compliance with HS&E standards
Site production and output targets
Labour cost efficiency and utilisation
Audit outcomes (internal, external, EA)
Operational uptime and asset reliability
Team development, retention, and engagement metricsPerson Specification
Essential Qualifications & Experience

Proven experience in operational leadership in a processing, recycling, or manufacturing facility
Strong track record in managing safety, compliance, and plant performance
Experience leading teams in high-risk environments
Strong understanding of waste/recycling operations and environmental regulation
Financial and budget management experience
Effective communicator with strong planning and decision-making abilityDesirable

Experience in site permit management and working with the Environment Agency
WAMITAB Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) – with up-to-date continued competency
Knowledge of ERP or operational data systems (e.g. Power BI, CMMS)
Exposure to continuous improvement or Lean methodologies
Degree in Operations, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related disciplinePersonal Qualities

Confident, pragmatic leader with strong coaching and mentoring ability
Resilient under pressure and solutions-focused
Collaborative mindset and excellent interpersonal skills
Highly organised, commercially aware, and detail-oriented
Passionate about sustainability, safety, and operational excellence
Join us on the journey…..
Over the past 30 years, Panda has continued to grow and acquire businesses that all share a very similar vision and set of values. We’re now a group of almost 3000 people, all contributing to that growth and success.

Whilst Panda is the parent company to numerous brands, we all share an ambitious vision for the future. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and connected partners is front and centre.  As a team, we’re safer together. We deliver our customers with a partnership approach to managing their resources responsibly. We constantly push the boundaries of innovation.  What’s good today can be better tomorrow.

Panda is not just a company, it’s a resource recovery business. Over the past three decades we’ve grown and diversified significantly, we believe that great leadership is rooted in strong values. As leaders within this industry, we’re committed to shaping a better future for our friends, families and communities. Our philosophy remains unchanged, balancing customer satisfaction with environmentally sustainable practices. Exceptional customer service, and unwavering dedication to sustainability are the cornerstones of our business.

Our journey is dependent upon talented, passionate, and dedicated people that constantly strive and challenge each other for better outcomes.

Take the first step today and join us on the journey……….

Panda aims to attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce that best represents the talent available in the communities in which our assets are located and our employees reside.
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Location:
Widnes
Salary:
£50,000 - £60,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Other

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