Senior Site Manager
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Full time
- Location based
- St Austell
- Hours per week
- 37.5
- Dates that interviews will take place
- Interviews will be held in person.
- Salary
- £47,024
- Summary of vacancy
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Are you a people-first leader who thrives on developing teams and delivering efficient, safe operations? Join us as Senior Site Manager and play a key leadership role in managing our recycling and waste recovery sites across Cornwall.
This senior position offers real impact in the waste management, recycling, and sustainability sector. You’ll guide multiple sites, support your managers, drive performance, and help divert more waste from landfill while contributing to a greener Cornwall.
In return, we offer a competitive package: £46,102 basic salary + £7,610 car scheme (company car or allowance) + up to 10% bonus (~£4,610) + 5% employer pension contribution. Total first-year package up to £58,322.
- About the role
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What you'll be doing
Working Monday to Friday, you’ll lead and support operations across our Cornwall sites:
- Provide strong leadership and guidance to site teams and managers, ensuring smooth, high-performing daily operations.
- Monitor budgets, maximise revenue opportunities, and maintain high standards of customer service and profitability.
- Oversee maintenance of plant and machinery while championing safety, compliance, and best-practice standards.
- Develop motivated teams and foster a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
- Ensure full regulatory compliance and support the effective management of recycling and waste recovery activities.
What we're looking for
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — your leadership style and operational experience matter most:
- Proven track record as a Senior Site Manager or similar leadership role in waste treatment, production, or a similar operational environment.
- Experience leading and inspiring teams across multiple sites.
- COTC qualification in Treatment (highly desirable) and IOSH Managing Safely (or willingness to undertake training).
- NEBOSH General Certificate is advantageous but not essential — training will be provided where needed.
- Strong commercial awareness, good IT skills (Microsoft Word & Excel), and a friendly, approachable leadership style.
This role has developed following a recent restructure in Cornwall and is focused on delivering consistent, high-performing operations across our network of sites.
We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups in waste management and sustainability. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know — we’re committed to being an inclusive employer.
About us
At SUEZ, your career is a journey full of possibilities. With diverse roles across multiple activities and locations, we empower you to shape your own path. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development — because when you thrive, we all succeed.
At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do — for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values — they’re everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience, perspective, and potential could be exactly what we’re looking for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and growth — including competitive pay, pension plans, health and wellbeing programs, learning opportunities, and career development. Everything you need to thrive, both professionally and personally. Join us in transforming today’s environmental challenges into tomorrow’s innovative water and waste solutions.
At SUEZ, your work truly matters — driving action and shaping a more resilient, sustainable future.
Meet your Recruiter - Marek Kovar
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marek-kovar-42istheanswer/
I’m a Resourcing Business Partner, specialising in recruitment for energy recovery, technical divisions, and operations across the country. With several years of experience in the field, I’ve built strong track record in developing talent pipelines, engaging with candidates, and supporting managers to secure the right people for their teams.
I’m committed to supporting candidates throughout every stage of the hiring process, ensuring they feel informed, valued, and empowered to present their best selves.
As a part of our Social Value Recruitment Strategy, I represent SUEZ in key social value initiatives—supporting refugees through the TentUK Partnership, collaborating with UWE to shape green skills education, and helping service leavers transition to civilian careers through our Armed Forces Covenant commitments.
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- Job Description
- Senior_Site_Manager_Job_description_1_.pdf
- Closing Date
- 08/05/2026