Operations Manager - Civil & Construction Recycling

An established civil contractor is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead its Civil & Construction Recycling division. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing crushing, recycling, and material management operations that convert construction waste into reusable road-base products, supporting sustainable project delivery across WA.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with crushing & screening experience outside the mining sector who enjoys managing people, plant, and site performance in a fast-moving operational environment.
 
The Role:
 
As Operations Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day delivery of site operations, leading a small team (approx. 10 personnel) and ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant project execution across crushing and recycling activities.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily site operations including crushing and recycling activities
• Lead site crews, operators, and support personnel
• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental, and company procedures
• Coordinate plant, equipment, and logistics requirements
• Monitor productivity, quality, and operational performance
• Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders
• Identify and resolve operational issues on site
• Maintain site documentation, reporting, and operational records

 
About You:
 
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Essential: Crushing & screening experience (ideally not from mining environments)
• Experience recycling non-organic materials into construction/building products
• Demonstrated capability leading site operations or teams in civil environments
• Mechanical knowledge (desirable)
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Solid understanding of WHS and environmental compliance
• Experience managing heavy plant and mobile equipment
• Working knowledge of the civil construction industry
• Full Australian working rights

 
What's on Offer:

• Salary up to $180K base (depending on experience)
• Superannuation + company vehicle
• Leadership role within a growing operational division
• Opportunity to contribute to sustainable construction outcomes
• Long-term career stability in a specialised civil services environment

 
�� For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact
Chris Wright - [email protected]