Industrial Engineer

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Manchester, with travel across 4 other sites in the country
• Salary: £30,000-40,000

This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional looking to advance their career in a successful and expanding company.

Day to Day of the role:

• Monitor, review, report, and actively take action to optimise operations and key performance indicators across all business units.
• Understand recycling and waste management activities and demonstrate technical knowledge of industrial equipment in an engineering discipline.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams to work efficiently and effectively under strict reporting timelines, providing technical support and operational data.
• Meet with potential new customers/suppliers to discuss solutions that improve, innovate, and increase operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to achieve business unit key performance indicators.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of new investments and projects.
• Optimize and develop processes, activities, operations, and projects with consideration for Health & Safety, Quality, and Compliance.
• Lead data reporting and develop goals for business growth, ensuring they are met.
• Provide technical support for operations in our facilities or for external customers, including projects and new investments.
• Audit and review processes and operations.
• Travel to UK depots and customers/suppliers, with occasional travel to other European countries.
• Deputize within the Industrial team’s activities and responsibilities as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• HND, BSc, or MSc in a relevant Engineering discipline
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in computer skills (MS Office, CAD, Maintenance software) with significant data handling and presentation skills.
• Superior communication skills at all levels, with customer engagement experience.
• Experience supporting operations and/or Engineering.
• Knowledge of the recycling and waste industry.
• Ability to read and understand technical content.
• Experience working to appropriate health & safety standards and regulations.
• Ability to prioritise in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to operate in high-pressure situations and handle multiple competing priorities.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement Process.
• Full driving licence.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development in a growing multinational company.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Travel opportunities.

To apply for this Operations Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.