Site Manager

McCarthy Recruitment Ltd
Site Manager Location: BirminghamSalary: Up to £75,000 per annumContract: Full-timeOur client is on the lookout for a high-performing Site Manager to take charge of one of their flagship depots. This is more than just a job-it’s a chance to lead from the front, drive operational excellence, and make a real impact in a fast-paced, essential industry.The OpportunityThis is a key leadership role where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will be the driving force behind the depot’s daily operations-ensuring everything runs like clockwork, from fleet availability and driver supervision to safety compliance and customer satisfaction.What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and motivating the traffic dispatch and site teams to deliver top-tier service, safety, and profitability.
• Managing daily operations, ensuring vehicles, drivers, and routes are optimised and ready to go.
• Planning and executing waste and quarry operations, adapting quickly to seasonal and customer demands.
• Taking ownership of site compliance, health & safety, and environmental standards.
• Handling all site admin-from payroll and costing to compliance reporting and performance tracking.
• Driving HR functions including recruitment, training, performance management, and absence control.
• Supporting the mobilisation of new contracts and re-routing strategies.
• Stepping in for the Depot Manager when needed and ensuring seamless handovers.

What Our Client is Looking For

• A proven leader with experience in waste, logistics, or service operations.
• Strong people management skills, ideally in a unionised environment.
• CPC qualification (desirable).
• Solid understanding of transport legislation and local geography.
• Experience working with regulatory permits and site operating plans.
• Background in landfill, quarrying, or civil engineering is a bonus.
• A proactive, hands-on manager who thrives in a dynamic environment.

If you’re looking for a Site Manager role with plenty of opportunities for growth and career advancement, then we want to hear from you. APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!ABOUT US:This Site Manager role is managed by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning talent consultancy. We are committed to offering a professional and personalized recruitment experience. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.As we expand our team at our Northwest Head office, we’re always eager to connect with ambitious, driven individuals interested in a rewarding career in recruitment.Let’s Get Social:

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