Job Description

Location: On-site (North Farm, Tunbridge Wells)

Salary/package: £44,112.98 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week

As our Transfer Station Manager, you will play a key role in the safe, compliant and effective running of CSG Managing Waste’s transfer station and household waste recycling centre.

This role would suit an experienced waste operations professional who is confident managing teams, contractors, site standards and day-to-day operational performance in a busy public-facing environment.

Who we are

Commercial Services Managing Waste is part of Commercial Services Group, one of the UK’s largest local authority‑owned trading organisations, operating 33 businesses across education, energy, IT, procurement, HR and more.

With over 1,800 employees, our ambition is to create value and impact for every customer, every day.

Our mission is simple. We support the delivery of better public services to help people live, learn and thrive. This purpose underpins everything we do.

A significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services, enabling us to combine commercial performance with meaningful social value.

Why this role matters

You will play a key role in managing essential waste and recycling services for Kent residents, ensuring our sites are safe, compliant and able to meet contractual requirements.

This is a role where strong operational judgement, health and safety knowledge and clear leadership are essential, with responsibility for site teams, contractors, reporting, compliance and customer standards.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing transfer station and HWRC operations to ensure services are safe, compliant and effective.
• Overseeing waste reception, tipping arrangements and site capacity in line with contractual requirements.
• Managing daily haulage schedules with appointed sub-contractors to support smooth site operations.
• Monitoring contractor performance to ensure services are delivered to the required standard.
• Supporting Team Leaders to maintain safe, clean and well-run sites.
• Guiding and mentoring staff to manage customer situations professionally and safely.
• Ensuring site procedures, risk assessments, fire prevention plans and EMS are adhered .
• Managing LOLER inspections, plant checklists and follow-up actions for defects.
• Checking weighbridge data and preparing reports for weekly, monthly and annual reporting.
• Challenging, recording and escalating any areas of non-compliance in line with site procedures.
• Delivering training to ensure staff understand their responsibilities and safety procedures.
• Communicating with clients, contractors and the Environment Agency to resolve operational issues.
• Overseeing site inductions and contractor activity before work begins.
• Implementing traffic management systems to keep vehicles, pedestrians and site users safe.
• Completing site administration including permits to work, inspections and environmental logs.

What we’re looking for

• COTC or WAMITAB relating to transfer hazardous waste is essential.
• Proven experience managing waste sites, transfer stations, recycling centres or similar operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety, site procedures and risk management.
• Experience managing contractors, sub-contractors and contractual obligations.
• The ability to lead, motivate and support operational teams.
• Good understanding of incident reporting, near misses and safety concerns.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and email.
• The ability to complete reports, maintain records and manage operational data accurately.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to managing operational challenges.
• A flexible approach to working hours when required.
• Relevant health and safety qualifications would be beneficial.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of £44,112.98 per annum.
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 after four years.
• Birthday Day Off.
• One concessionary day during the Christmas period.
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution.
• Life assurance cover.
• Access to Learning & Development opportunities via our CSG Academy.
• Generous employee discounts and perks scheme including gym and retail discounts.
• Contributory employee health cash plan.
• Wellbeing support including EAP, counselling services and occupational health.
• Annual volunteer day.
• Referral scheme.
• Supportive leadership and wider team environment.

Why CSG?

CSG is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue per annum and supporting more than 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.

We are growing through a combination of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our businesses deliver services across education, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and more, all focused on delivering meaningful impact.

As a locally owned organisation, we take pride in reinvesting a significant proportion of our profits into frontline services, helping strengthen the communities we serve.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.

As a member of Inclusive Employers and a Working Families Employer, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.