Erith, England, GBFull TimeMid-levelPosted Today
What we offer:
The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include:
• Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay
• Wellbeing Scheme, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
• 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education
• Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond
• Cycle 2 work scheme
We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running - and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation.
But it's about so much more than badges to us, it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.
#INDHP
About Our Opportunity
We're looking for a commercially minded and operationally focused Regional Non-Ferrous Operations Manager to join our growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in the recycling, metals or heavy industrial sector who enjoys building relationships, improving performance and making a real impact across multiple sites.
Working closely with the Non-Ferrous Area Manager, you'll support the commercial and operational success of our regional Non-Ferrous depots. From purchasing and production through to quality, compliance and customer service, you'll play a key role in driving consistency, improving efficiency and supporting profitable growth.
If you're passionate about continuous improvement, thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a business that values safety, teamwork and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As part of our regional non-ferrous team, you'll:
• Support the commercial performance of our depots by monitoring purchasing activity, margins, operational costs and market trends.
• Work closely with depot teams to ensure materials are purchased, graded, and processed to the highest standards while meeting customer specifications.
• Help coordinate regional stock management, forward sales, and export activity to maximise value and improve stock turnover.
• Analyse operational and commercial data, producing reports that identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Support the efficient operation of processing plants, ensuring equipment is utilised effectively and production targets are achieved.
• Promote a strong culture of health, safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence across all sites.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly stocktakes, quality control processes and operational audits.
• Build strong relationships with Depot General Managers, commercial teams, logistics, customers, and other key stakeholders.
• Support the development of non-ferrous knowledge across the region by coaching colleagues, sharing best practice and identifying training opportunities.
• Contribute to regional business reviews, commercial planning and continuous improvement initiatives that support the long-term success of the business.
About You
We're looking for someone who is commercially aware, operationally driven, and passionate about delivering results.
You'll ideally have:
• Experience within the metal recycling, waste, manufacturing, or another heavy industrial environment.
• A good understanding of non-ferrous metals or transferable experience within a similar operational or commercial role.
• Knowledge of mobile plant and fixed processing equipment.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of purchasing, margins, and export markets.
• The ability to analyse operational and financial data to support decision-making.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the confidence to influence colleagues at all levels.
• Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach with a keen eye for detail.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
• Flexibility to travel regularly between sites and support operational requirements across the region.
Who we are:
Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet.’
At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth’s atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.
We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.
We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it’s about so much more than a badge. It’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:
‘The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.’
‘I’m encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.’
‘I’ve been supported every step of the way in my career progression.’
‘‘EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.’
We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.
• We Care
◦ Integrity – our people are Respectful and Honest
◦ Trust – our people are Collaborative and Genuine
• We Do
◦ Accountable – our people are Determined and Responsible
◦ Innovative – our people have a Growth Mind-set and are Progressive
If you want to be part of something bigger than yourself, have a role that really makes a difference and work with likeminded people towards the same purpose, click the link to apply.
Recruitment Agencies
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.
The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include:
• Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay
• Wellbeing Scheme, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
• 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education
• Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond
• Cycle 2 work scheme
We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running - and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation.
But it's about so much more than badges to us, it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.
#INDHP
About Our Opportunity
We're looking for a commercially minded and operationally focused Regional Non-Ferrous Operations Manager to join our growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in the recycling, metals or heavy industrial sector who enjoys building relationships, improving performance and making a real impact across multiple sites.
Working closely with the Non-Ferrous Area Manager, you'll support the commercial and operational success of our regional Non-Ferrous depots. From purchasing and production through to quality, compliance and customer service, you'll play a key role in driving consistency, improving efficiency and supporting profitable growth.
If you're passionate about continuous improvement, thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a business that values safety, teamwork and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As part of our regional non-ferrous team, you'll:
• Support the commercial performance of our depots by monitoring purchasing activity, margins, operational costs and market trends.
• Work closely with depot teams to ensure materials are purchased, graded, and processed to the highest standards while meeting customer specifications.
• Help coordinate regional stock management, forward sales, and export activity to maximise value and improve stock turnover.
• Analyse operational and commercial data, producing reports that identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Support the efficient operation of processing plants, ensuring equipment is utilised effectively and production targets are achieved.
• Promote a strong culture of health, safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence across all sites.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly stocktakes, quality control processes and operational audits.
• Build strong relationships with Depot General Managers, commercial teams, logistics, customers, and other key stakeholders.
• Support the development of non-ferrous knowledge across the region by coaching colleagues, sharing best practice and identifying training opportunities.
• Contribute to regional business reviews, commercial planning and continuous improvement initiatives that support the long-term success of the business.
About You
We're looking for someone who is commercially aware, operationally driven, and passionate about delivering results.
You'll ideally have:
• Experience within the metal recycling, waste, manufacturing, or another heavy industrial environment.
• A good understanding of non-ferrous metals or transferable experience within a similar operational or commercial role.
• Knowledge of mobile plant and fixed processing equipment.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of purchasing, margins, and export markets.
• The ability to analyse operational and financial data to support decision-making.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the confidence to influence colleagues at all levels.
• Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach with a keen eye for detail.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
• Flexibility to travel regularly between sites and support operational requirements across the region.
Who we are:
Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet.’
At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth’s atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.
We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.
We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it’s about so much more than a badge. It’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:
‘The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.’
‘I’m encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.’
‘I’ve been supported every step of the way in my career progression.’
‘‘EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.’
We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.
• We Care
◦ Integrity – our people are Respectful and Honest
◦ Trust – our people are Collaborative and Genuine
• We Do
◦ Accountable – our people are Determined and Responsible
◦ Innovative – our people have a Growth Mind-set and are Progressive
If you want to be part of something bigger than yourself, have a role that really makes a difference and work with likeminded people towards the same purpose, click the link to apply.
Recruitment Agencies
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.