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We are seeking an experienced Head of Operations to lead and optimize all operational activities across our clients Netherlands sites. This senior leadership role will ensure regulatory compliance, drive efficiency and sustainability, and deliver operational performance aligned with our strategic objectives. Reporting to senior leadership, you will play a pivotal role in stabilising existing operations, embedding best practice, and taking performance to the next level through structure, discipline, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Performance Provide overall leadership of day-to-day operations across all Netherlands sites, ensuring safe, stable, and efficient performance. Lead, coach, and support Plant Managers and site leadership teams, driving ownership, accountability, and consistency of execution. Embed a strong safety culture, compliance mindset, and visible leadership across all locations. Operational Excellence Drive the reliability and maintenance strategy, ensuring consistent and pragmatic application. Stabilise operations and continuously improve performance through structured processes and governance. Own and review operational KPIs including safety, availability, throughput, quality, cost, and service. Ensure strong focus on asset health and reliability, working closely with maintenance and engineering to minimise downtime and risk. Planning, Cost & Coordination Oversee resource planning and labour productivity, ensuring the right capabilities are in place. Manage operational budgets and cost control, delivering within agreed financial targets. Coordinate effectively between operations, maintenance, logistics, engineering, HR, finance, and commercial teams. Act as escalation point for operational risks, incidents, and performance issues, ensuring timely resolution. Support capital projects and upgrades, ensuring alignment with operational needs and minimal disruption. Stakeholder & Group Leadership Represent Netherlands operations within group leadership forums, contributing to strategy and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including municipalities, suppliers, and clients. Report operational performance and strategic initiatives to senior management. Experience & Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, Environmental Science, or related discipline. Proven senior leadership experience within industrial, waste, recycling, energy, or processing environments. Strong track record managing multi-site or complex operations with accountability for safety, cost, and delivery. Hands-on operational background with deep understanding of day-to-day site performance. Solid knowledge of reliability, maintenance strategy, and asset health. Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budget ownership and cost control. Experience embedding structure, governance, and performance discipline across teams. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, safety leadership, and operational risk management. Passionate about Health & Safety, reliability, and building sustainable long-term performance. Results-driven, hands on leader with sound judgment and decisive decision making. Pragmatic, structured, disciplined, and accountable. Excellent communicator able to influence at all levels - from site teams to senior leadership. Calm, credible, and composed under pressure, with a strong operational mindset and bias for action. Ready to make a real impact across the Netherlands waste management value chain? Apply now by sending a cv to or call 353080 quoting reference M9616.

Waste & Recycling Advisor Location: Buckinghamshire Employment Type: Full Time Salary: £25-29,000 per annum + performance-based bonus About Us Our client is a specialist waste broker with over 18 years of industry experience and a proud team of 35+ local employees. As their business continues to grow, we re looking for an ambitious and customer-focused Waste & Recycling Advisor to join the high-performing team. If you re a confident communicator with a passion for sales, customer service, and closing warm leads, we d love to hear from you. The Role As a Waste & Recycling Advisor, you ll be the first point of contact for customers, helping to deliver an outstanding experience while converting inbound enquiries into long-term client relationships. This is a fast-paced, target-driven role ideal for someone with a competitive edge and a consultative sales approach. You ll handle inbound enquiries from both domestic and corporate customers and will be supported by excellent training and ongoing development to help you succeed. The Person We re Looking For Minimum 1 year s experience in customer service, outbound sales, or telesales Confident, resilient, and target-driven with a positive mindset Comfortable making and receiving high volumes of calls Able to handle rejection while staying motivated A true team player with a collaborative and creative approach Willingness to learn waste industry knowledge is an advantage but not essential Remuneration & Benefits Competitive salary plus performance-based bonuses Friendly, high-achieving team environment Ongoing training and development Company pension scheme 28 days holiday, inclusive of public holidays (increasing by 1 day per year up to 5 years)

Technical Sales Engineer Wastewater Treatment Location: Bough Beech, Kent (Hybrid) Salary: Excellent salary + commission + benefits Reporting to: Head of Sales Our client is an innovative and fast-growing SME operating in the environmental sector, supplying products, technologies and installation services to the wastewater, energy-from-waste, municipal waste and industrial markets worldwide. They have recently developed and acquired new technologies to strengthen their position in the Energy from Waste (EfW) sector and support their continued growth. The Role We are seeking a technically competent, enthusiastic and proactive Technical Sales Engineer to support and grow their wastewater treatment business. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role where you will work closely with clients from the earliest stages of enquiry, developing technical solutions based on the product portfolio. You will prepare detailed technical and commercial proposals, provide ongoing technical support through the sales process, and ensure a smooth handover to the project delivery team once an order is secured. You will play a key role in shaping client solutions, winning new business and building long-term relationships across the wastewater sector. Key Responsibilities Receive and evaluate customer enquiries and determine the most appropriate technical solution Attend client meetings (in person and virtually) Prepare project estimates and costings Write and submit high-quality, detailed technical and commercial proposals Respond to technical queries and requests for further information Provide technical sales support and close orders Deliver product and solution presentations to customers Attend industry conferences and events to build relationships and stay informed of market and regulatory developments Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to ensure customer requirements are fully met Support wider business activities in line with the needs of a growing SME About You You will be a technically minded sales professional with strong wastewater industry experience and the ability to engage confidently with customers at all levels. You will have: An HNC (or equivalent experience) in a MEICA-related discipline Solid experience and knowledge of the wastewater treatment sector A proven track record in a similar technical sales or solutions role The ability to communicate both technically and commercially Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office The ability to read and interpret technical drawings Excellent written and verbal communication skills A strong drive to win and close business A strategic, creative and solution-focused mindset The ability to work effectively within a small, dynamic team Location & Working Pattern The offices are based in Bough Beech, Kent. This is a hybrid role, and the successful candidate will be expected to attend the office regularly while also working remotely. What Is On Offer Competitive salary, commensurate with experience Sales commission Private healthcare Death in service cover NEST pension scheme The opportunity to work with innovative technologies in a growing, ambitious business If you are looking for a technically engaging sales role where you can make a real impact in the environmental and wastewater sector, we would love to hear from you.

Senior Consultant - Environmental Permitting Atherstone, Warwickshire Attractive salary plus car allowance WasteRecruit are working with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy to source a Senior Consultant. In this role, you will provide technical input to the Environmental Permitting Department in respect of environmental permitting, pollution prevention and control, waste management licensing, environmental risk assessments and environmental audits and legislation. Candidate Requirements: BSc qualification in relevant subject area is desirable Membership of a relevant professional body i.e. CIWM is desirable Experience in mineral operations and waste management facilities Ability to supervise a range of practical works and / or others undertaking field works High standard of written work and overseeing technical work prepared by colleagues Computer literate with a good working knowledge of specialist risk assessment and/or hydrogeological modelling software Experience of implementing Quality Management Systems throughout projects Experience of project management and financial control including preparing and working to budgets Good project management, administrative, communication and organisational skills UK Driving Licence Ref: J9658

Laboratory Chemist (Hazardous Waste) Grays, Essex 34-38K dependent on experience Our client, a leading provider of hazardous waste management services, is looking to recruit a Laboratory Chemist for its operations in Grays, Essex. In this role you will carry out a variety of duties to enable the smooth running of the Hazardous Waste Laboratory. This will include logging and coordinating all samples and performing laboratory tests. Key duties and responsibilities: Take samples of routine wastes arriving at the Transfer Station Log all samples, record results, monitor and read samples sent to 3rd party labs Use of laboratory equipment which will include XRF, FTIR, Photometry, Closed Cup Flash point and Bomb calorimeter Look after and maintain the Laboratory equipment to a good standard Keep the laboratory tidy Ensure samples tested are kept and stored so they can be retrieved easily Organise disposal of old samples no longer needed Test unknown wastes for purposes of pricing and classification Test known wastes to confirm waste acceptance and flag any non-conformances Support the sales team with chemical knowledge and test results Read labs results and classify waste Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with current Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and that Lab PPE requirements are adhered to Other duties may include: Classification of wastes Pricing of wastes leaving site Providing disposal costs for quotes for new enquiries at the Transfer Station Classify waste with appropriate EWC codes and assign ADR labels as required Supervision of vehicles loading with hazardous materials as required Perform other reasonable duties (Ad hoc) as requested to support the business needs which may include off site visits for sampling or technical advice. Candidate requirements: Applications are invited from candidates qualified to degree level in Chemistry or related subject with previous experience working in a laboratory environment using the equipment listed above. Candidates with experience working within the hazardous waste industry would be of particular interest. Ref: J9614

WasteRecruit are pleased to be supporting a nationwide environmental services provider in their search for a Technical Assessor on Merseyside. Technical assessors work with the operational staff and customer service/sales teams to provide pricing and technical assessments for customers. They will be the first point of call for the escalation of waste enquiries, and ensure that advice and quotes meet current legislation. Candidates will need a background in chemistry and an understanding and appreciation of technical/chemical waste analysis. This role requires candidates who are good communicators, both advising customers and supporting colleagues. Ideally candidates will be well-organised and a problem solver. We are particularly keen on speaking to candidates who have previous experience as a site chemist or in a similar technical waste role. If you are interested, please contact Jack by emial or on (phone number removed) quoting reference M9590.

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Interim Head of Waste to take the lead on a major waste service portfolio during a period of significant operational and organisational change. Key Responsibilities: Oversee all waste operations, including 4 transfer stations, 21 household waste recycling centres (HWRCs), bulk haulage, and a closed landfill site. Provide leadership and direction to a workforce of approximately 200 staff, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant service delivery. Manage all waste-related contracts, ensuring strong commercial oversight, performance management, and value for money. Lead and support transformational change projects, including workforce modernisation initiatives and programmes linked to Local Government Reorganisation. About You: You ll bring senior-level experience in waste management within a local authority or similar environment, with a strong operational background and a track record of managing large teams and complex contracts. You should be confident navigating change, able to hit the ground running, and comfortable working at pace. The role offers hybrid-working, but as this is an operational role candidates will need to be prepared to be in Essex for at least 2-days per week. If you re ready to step in quickly and make an immediate impact, we d love to hear from you.

WasteRecruit are pleased to be supporting a nationwide environmental services provider in their search for a Technical Assessor on Merseyside. Technical assessors work with the operational staff and customer service/sales teams to provide pricing and technical assessments for customers. They will be the first point of call for the escalation of waste enquiries, and ensure that advice and quotes meet current legislation. Candidates will need a background in chemistry and an undersanding and appreciation of technical/chemical waste analysis. This role requires candidates who are good communicators, both advising customers and supporting colleagues. Ideally candidates will be well-organised and a problem solver. We are particularly keen on speaking to candidates who have previous experience as a site chemist or in a similar technical waste role.

EMEA Environmental Compliance Manager Home based £ -Attractive salary plus bonus As an EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) Environmental Compliance Manager, you will lead and support the development and delivery of a wide range of regulatory and technical programmes focussing on WEEE, Batteries and Packaging. The position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced regulatory professional to join a growing technical team with an international client portfolio. The ideal candidate will excel at interacting with multinational clients in a technical, client relationship management and product focused capacity. You will provide support to a number of key clients and will work on several different projects at a time. The company has an ethos of trust, accountability and absolute discretion derived from senior experience within blue chip organisations. The candidate will provide environmental regulatory consultancy advice across a portfolio of products. Main duties: Delivery of European and Global external compliance and consultancy service to international producers. Transforming requests from producers into service delivery quotations. Assessing customer Extended Producer Obligations. Account management of customers in multiple locations across the globe. Project manage delivery of new services to customers. Managing member registrations and consolidating communications. Managing data reporting and delivery. Setting up and controlling invoicing flow. Keeping on top of regulatory and market changes to update internal network and tools. Development and expansion of current service offerings. Candidate requirements: Significant working knowledge of International WEEE, Batteries and Packaging Producer Responsibility Regulations (especially European). Educated to degree level. Experience within an environmental regulatory role. Experienced in project management. Excellent time management and organisation skills. Strong computer literacy including Excel. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Additional languages are desirable. Self-motivated and able to work within a team environment. Ref: J9398