Recycling Operations Team Leader

Recycling Operations Team Leader

Erith | Full Time | Monday to Friday, 40 Hours per Week £39,000 to £41,000

+ Bonus + Outstanding Benefits

Are you a hands-on technical professional with a passion for leadership, operational excellence, and safety?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise helps keep critical aviation safety equipment performing at its best?

Our client is one of the UK's leading aviation maintenance and repair specialists; and we are supporting them to recruit for an ambitious Recycling Operations Team Leader to take ownership of their recycling operation at their Erith facility

This is more than just a supervisory role. It's an opportunity to lead a specialist function, develop a high-performing team, drive continuous improvement, and play a vital role in supporting aviation safety across the industry.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Recycling Operations Team Leader, you will be at the heart of the operation, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant management of halon gas and related processes.

You will:

Lead and coordinate daily recycling and testing activities
Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure complete traceability
Oversee equipment maintenance, certification, and facility standards
Support production by ensuring timely gas availability
Develop, coach, and motivate a small technical team
Champion health & safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and performanceWhat We Are Looking For

We are seeking a proactive leader with strong technical capability and exceptional attention to detail.

Essential

Experience within a technical, engineering, manufacturing, industrial, or highly regulated environment
Strong inventory management and record-keeping skills
Excellent problem-solving and organisational abilities
Confidence using digital systems and IT applications
A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvementDesirable

Previous leadership or supervisory experience
Knowledge of gas handling, testing, or quality management processesBenefits: -

Our client believes great people deserve great rewards and therefore offering a comprehensive package designed to support in your career and wellbeing:

✅ Private healthcare for you and your family
✅ Monthly company performance bonus
✅ 33 days holiday including bank holidays
✅ Enhanced employer pension contributions
✅ Employee Assistance Programme
✅ Cycle to Work Scheme
✅ Tech Spend Scheme
✅ Long Service Awards
✅ Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Please apply with an up-to-date CV

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About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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