Adecco
Waste Project Manager
Drive Impact. Deliver Change. Reduce Waste.
We're looking for a driven and pragmatic Project Manager to lead high-impact waste reduction and valorisation projects across our client's UK manufacturing sites. This is a unique opportunity to turn innovative ideas into real business value – targeting £1m in annual savings while supporting sustainability goals.
- Huddersfield or Grangemouth (travel between sites required)
- 12-month agency contract
- £36.50 per hour
What you'll be doing
You will own projects end-to-end, moving from idea through to delivery – whilst building strong relationships across the business.
- Lead multiple waste reduction and recovery projects across two UK sites
- Develop and deliver robust business cases (CAPEX, OPEX, and no-cost solutions)
- Reduce waste volume and cost, or unlock value from materials
- Engage and align stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, HSEQ, Finance, and external partners
- Track performance through clear KPIs, reporting, and financial savings
- Identify risks and drive practical mitigation actions
- Analyse processes, map workflows, and recommend sustainable technical solutions
- Capture and share best practices across sites
What we're looking for
Skills & capabilities
- Strong delivery mindset – gets things done quickly and effectively
- Ability to influence without authority and bring teams together
- Excellent communication – can simplify complex technical topics
- Confident managing conflict, ambiguity, and multiple priorities
Experience & knowledge
- Degree in a relevant technical discipline
- Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments (chemicals preferred)
- Proven success delivering continuous improvement initiatives
- Background in managing capital or operational projects in regulated settings
- Solid understanding of waste processes and production systems
What success looks like
- Projects delivered on time, in scope, and within budget
- Measurable progress toward £1m annual savings target
- Strong stakeholder engagement with no stalled projects
Additional information
- Travel required between Huddersfield and Grangemouth expenses paid.
Why join?
This role offers the chance to make a visible impact on cost, sustainability, and operational performance, working across sites and functions to deliver meaningful change.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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