Our client is a leading provider of sustainable waste and resource recovery solutions. As the business continues to grow, we are helping them to recruit an experienced Depot Operations Manager to lead day-to-day depot performance and ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
As Depot Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for the smooth running of our depot operations. You will lead site-based teams, optimise plant and yard efficiency, and ensure all activities align with regulatory and environmental standards. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational knowledge and the ability to drive performance in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Location: Dublin 12
Salary & Benefits:
€55,000
Car Park
20 days Annual Leave
Canteen
Responsibilities: People & Leadership
Lead, coordinate, and motivate picking line operatives, machine drivers, and weighbridge personnel
Manage staff rosters across day and night shifts, ensuring adequate coverage at all times
Provide coaching, training, and ongoing development to build a high-performing team
Foster a strong safety culture and promote accountability and engagement
Plant & Operational Performance
Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure plant and equipment operate at optimum efficiency
Liaise with external suppliers and contractors regarding service levels, maintenance schedules, and upgrades
Identify and implement improvements to increase throughput and reduce energy and operational costs
Compliance & Environmental Management
Ensure the compliant and timely movement, storage, and processing of waste materials
Maintain strict adherence to EPA licence conditions and site-specific regulatory requirements
Oversee accurate record-keeping related to skips, material quality, odour and dust control, and site inspections
Coordinate with EHS teams on audits, inspections, and stakeholder or neighbour relations
Yard & Site Operations
Maintain high standards across the depot, including yard, plant, and staff facilities
Monitor and manage inventory of bins, skips, and roll-on/roll-off equipment
Implement and enforce traffic management plans in collaboration with Transport and EHS teams
Key Requirements:
Proven experience in waste management, depot/yard operations, or a similar industrial environment
Strong leadership capability with experience managing and developing operational teams
Solid understanding of plant machinery, mobile equipment, and materials handling processes
Working knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations (EPA, H&S, etc.)
Experience operating or supervising heavy machinery (highly desirable)
Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Grainne O’Donnell or call Osborne Recruitment on 01 5984334 If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
