Operations Manager- Recycling
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Position Overview & Specifications
Operations Manager
Are you looking for a challenge and somewhere you can make a difference and progress your career?
Are you someone who wants to see the impact of their actions and have your voice & opinions heard; be part of a Company whose core values include safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect; care about what you do and a strong communicator?
Then a role at Smurfit Kappa Recycling may be for you.
Our UK Recycling business is looking for ambitious, talented people to invest in all of our futures. You will build new and nurture existing relationships, propose smart initiatives and solutions and develop your operational team.
We believe in fair, flexible rewards for hard work, and this is reflected in our Company benefits including: -
· Employee Assistance Helpline (available to you and your family free of charge 24/7 for practical, medical and emotional support & advice)
· Cycle to work scheme
· Subsidised eye tests / contribution towards any necessary eyewear
· Supportive occupational health services including free of charge flu jabs, health checks etc
· Training and development to support growth
· Enhanced pension scheme
· Performance related bonus schemes
Experience in the paper recycling industry
Experience from the waste industry useful
Strong communicator, excellent operational experience
CPC qualification helpful
Basic salary: range dependant on experience £30k - £45k
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Operations Manager- Recycling roles across Smurfit Kappa Recyling UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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