Axil deliver total waste management services across the UK, handling commercial waste across a range of manufacturing sectors including aerospace, automotive, food, and pharmaceuticals.

Axil operates a ‘safety first’ approach. Our workers’ health and safety is paramount to us meaning we will ask you to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in some instances, and take responsibility to point out and resolve any workplace hazards where possible.

Job Purpose:

To ensure the compliant, efficient, safe, and cost-effective day to day operation of the Axil Total Waste Management contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the on-site Waste Teams at various customers sites under their supervision.
• Deliver suitable training for all team members and delivery of regular team briefings.
• Ensure Health & safety policies & procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure that the waste storage areas are kept in good, compliant order at all times and the inventory is minimised as far as is reasonably practicable.
• Ensure waste segregation processes are adhered to.
• Deliver improvements in processes to help deliver cost reduction.
• Assist with the compilation of procedures relevant to the operations conducted by the Waste Team on and off-site.
• Assist with the compilation of risk assessments as required under Axil procedures.
• Carry out regular competency assessments to ensure the team continue working safely and compliantly.
• Ensure that work is carried out within the terms of the contract
• To ensure that all work is scheduled efficiently with the best use of both labour and equipment by managing the onsite teams effectively
• To ensure that safe operating procedures are always adopted in line with Axil requirements
• Motivate, train and develop such staff as directly report to the job holder
• Assist with the delivery of new waste projects at site level
• Comply with all company administrative procedures associated with the role
• Carry out any other such reasonable job-related tasks as the company may require you to undertake from time to time
• Regular travel and nights out may be required

Training (Desirable)

• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH
• ILM Level 3 / Level 4 or equivalent

Knowledge, skills, competencies & Experience

• Driving licence
• Knowledge of waste management site and processes (not essential)
• IT Skills (Microsoft Office / Excel)
• Safety and Environmental Awareness
• Waste knowledge / experience (not essential)
• Strong people management skills
• Communication at all levels
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
• Attention to detail and focus on customer requirements

Location

Worcestershire / Warwickshire borders (M5 / M40 corridor)

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week but flexibility required

Please reach out to discuss salary and benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Managerial: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Location:

• Warwickshire (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (required)

Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 05/05/2025