Deputy Plant Manager

DEPUTY PLANT MANAGER (MRF)

Job Title – Deputy Plant Manager
Location – Wandsworth, London
Salary – £55,000 – £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Shift – Days (38.5 hours per week)

Job Role of the Deputy Plant Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Plant Manager to join a well-established and growing recycling and waste management facility. This is a key operational role within a busy Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), offering a hands-on position where you will take ownership of plant performance, team leadership, and operational efficiency.

Working closely with the Senior Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the full waste processing operation—from intake through to separation—ensuring the plant runs safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with environmental regulations.

This is a highly visible role combining operational management with a hands-on presence across the site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the waste processing operation (280–300 tonnes daily throughput)
• Ensuring compliance with environmental permits and legal requirements
• Overseeing plant performance and resolving operational and quality issues
• Leading and managing a team of 11 staff including supervisors and operators
• Ensuring Health & Safety standards are maintained across the facility
• Preparing reports, analysing performance, and driving improvements
• Liaising with external bodies such as the Environment Agency
• Managing budgets, resources, and departmental financial performance
• Supporting business continuity and maintaining existing contracts
• Contributing to continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives

Sector – Operational Management / Recycling & Waste Processing

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Deputy Plant Manager

• Experience within a process, plant, or production environment
• Proven experience managing teams 

Desirable Requirements for the Deputy Plant Manager

• Experience within a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) or waste/recycling sector
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification (essential)
• Management qualification or Certificate of Technical Competence
• Experience operating plant equipment (e.g. forklifts, loading shovels)

The Deputy Plant Manager will benefit from:

• Working for a well-established and growing environmental services business
• Clear progression opportunities across multiple UK sites
• Strong training and development support (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH)
• Competitive salary with annual bonus (12.5%)
• Benefits package including private healthcare, pension, and dental
• Accessible location with excellent transport links and on-site parking