General Manager

Our client is a leading Skip Hire and Waste Management company serving South Yorkshire, with a strong reputation for reliability, efficiency, and outstanding customer service. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced, motivated, and commercially minded Company General Manager to play a key leadership role in driving the business forward.
The Opportunity
As Company General Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the business, ensuring operational excellence, commercial performance, and exceptional service delivery across all areas of the company. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will help shape and implement business strategy while leading and developing our people.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to make a significant impact within a growing and successful organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the daily operations of the business, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and service excellence.
Lead and manage operational teams, including yard staff, drivers, and support personnel.
Develop, implement, and monitor KPIs to drive operational performance and continuous improvement.
Work closely with senior management to develop and execute business growth strategies.
Manage budgets, control operational costs, and maximise profitability.
Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety, environmental, and industry regulations.
Recruit, train, mentor, and develop employees, fostering a positive and high-performing workplace culture.
Identify business risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
Support both the commercial and operational functions of the business to achieve company objectives.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Proven experience in a General Manager, Operations Manager, or senior leadership role.
Previous experience within the skip hire, waste management, recycling, transport, logistics, or related industry is highly desirable.
Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
Excellent commercial awareness and operational management capability.
Sound knowledge of health & safety and compliance requirements.
Exceptional organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
The ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
A full UK Driving Licence.
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Company pension scheme
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Career progression within a growing and ambitious business
The opportunity to make a real impact in a respected and expanding company

If you are a driven and experienced leader looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed