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Metal recycling technical manager (MRTM) (level 5)

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Manage a commercially viable site in the metal recycling sector, which considers and responds to strict regulations and legislation specific to the sectors operational activity.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours
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Knowledge

  • The legislative framework and technical application of relevant Acts, regulations, guidance and codes of practice as applicable to a Metal Recycling business unit. Knowledge across the following areas must be demonstrated.a. Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 (licensing requirements, purchase and sales of materials and payment methods)b. Health and Safety (Indicative content: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992, Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations, Provisional Use of Work Equipment Regulations, Noise at Work Regulations 2005, COSHH 2005, Dust, and Working at Height Regulations 2005)c. Environmental Protection (indicative content: Duty of Care, Industrial Emissions Directive, Environmental Permitting Regulations, Planning Regulations, Hazardous Waste Regulations, Medium Combustion Plant Directive, Persistent Organic Pollutant Regulations, Best Available Techniques for Waste Treatments, Batteries Directive, and Waste Shipments Regulations).d. General Data Protection Regulation (as pertaining to customer and employee personal data)e. End of Life Vehicles (ELV) End-of-Life Vehicles Directive as governs practice and processf. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive as governs practice and processg. Employment - (Equality Act 2010, Working Time Regulations 1998, The Employment Rights Act 1996) as governs management of site employeesh. Logistics -Carriage of dangerous good by road Regulations (a governs netting,and load restraint), Operating licenses (OLAT) as governs Working Time for Drivers
  • Metal Recycling processes/procedures/plans in relation to:Material acceptance, storage, treatment and despatch. Site security and logistics.
  • MRTM’s own legal obligations/responsibilities whereby own performance on site could be held accountable and liable for legal recourse.
  • The translation of legislation to business policies typically H&S and Environmental
  • Good practice applicable to the sector in relation to Health, Safety and Wellbeing as well as community activity
  • The procedures and practices involved with carrying out evidence and risk-based assessments inspections, audits and investigations
  • The procedures and practices involved with granting permits, licences and authorisations in order to give effect to legislative requirements
  • An awareness of the various workplace activities that could impact individuals wellbeing e.g. stress and how they can reduce it
  • Site security procedures and systems
  • Information security e.g. customer, employee, commercially sensitive data
  • Interpreting financial statements in relation to site performance.
  • Budgeting and forecasting in regard to site costs and profitability
  • London Metal Exchange in relation to costs and pricing
  • Material classification (grades of metals)
  • Types of processes and associated costs of each; typically shearing, shredding, granulator, baling, cutting and hot works
  • Servicing and maintenance schedules of site plant and equipment
  • Plant and equipment operating parameters
  • The people, procedures and practices involved in process optimisation
  • Specific legislative requirements of plant, machinery and site based infrastructure (e.g. A site operating as an authorised treatment facility).
  • Principals of metal recycling logistics to inform effective planning, problem solving and decision making.
  • Principals of continuous improvement e.g. models such as LEAN
  • How to liaise and communicate appropriately with a variety of sources including customers, partner agencies, the public including local communities and the media
  • What impact the site has on health, safety and wellbeing of local communities and how this impact can be mitigated.
  • The people, procedures and practices involved in emergency response and crisis management

Skills

  • a) Apply legal and regulatory requirements to manage a metal recycling site compliantlyb) Assess whether organisational processes and procedures and those that follow them are compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage Metal Recycling processes/procedures/plans applicable to individual site/team/equipment and apply within own area of responsibility specifically against:Material acceptance, storage, treatment and despatch. Site security and logistics.
  • Analyse and interpret data and information to inform effective decisions and solve problems for instance commercial and employee data/information.
  • Carry out a training needs analysis across the site team
  • Plan and schedule Metal Recycling site activities
  • Communicate to a range of stakeholders both verbally and in writing
  • Monitor and measure performance and take appropriate management action in relation to people, finance and site operations.
  • Report on processes/procedures/plans applicable to individual site/team/equipment and apply within own area of responsibility
  • Manage and influence employees,visitors and sub-contractors , for example, applying appropriate policies and procedures
  • Delegate relevant tasks to meet the requirements of the site and wider business needs for example weighbridge calibration
  • Negotiate better outcomes for the business to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.
  • Build constructive relationships with stakeholders so as to improve smoother running of the business. This could be with communities, customers, employees and regulators.
  • Influence and persuade a range of stakeholders to further achieve operational activity.
  • Monitor the metal market risks and takes appropriate mitigating action
  • Investigate problems and/or opportunities to determine cause and implement practical solutions based on the findings
  • Effectively manage difficult, challenging and confrontational situations and people
  • Manage competing priorities in a dynamic site environment
  • Identify and document risk and take appropriate management action in line with site's requirements.
  • Accurately identify and assess material to inform: acceptance; commercial viability; processing, handling and storage; logistics; and dispatch
  • Manage stockpiles in accordance with relevant regulations and business priorities
  • Management and control of site resources such as people, stock, assets, plant and equipment.
  • Ensure accurate site records are maintained in accordance with relevant regulations and business requirements for: Site, Commercial and People.

Behaviours

  • Champions Health and Safety, environmental protection and profitable business culture
  • Drives continuous improvement throughout the business
  • Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders when appropriate
  • Adapts style and method of communication to the circumstances and needs of individuals, demonstrating empathy, fairness and authority as appropriate; seeks and provides feedback in a positive manner
  • Anticipates and adapts flexibly to changing requirements
  • Maintains constant vigilance over all on-site operational activity.
  • Leads by example, embraces and values diversity and demonstrates a fair and ethical approach in all situations
  • Displays commercial savvy in the operation of the business
  • Demonstrates resilience under pressure
  • Commits to continuous development of self and team, including improvements to systems and processes
Apprenticeship category (sector)
Engineering and manufacturing
Qualification level
5
Equal to higher national diploma (HND)
Course duration
30 months
Maximum funding
£16,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
Job titles include
  • Managers with technically competent manager responsibility (environmental agency operators’ mandatory requirement by site)
  • Scrap depot manage
  • Metal recycling site manager
  • Site supervisor of premium metal recycling sites
  • Metal recycling general manager

View more information about Metal recycling technical manager (MRTM) (level 5) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.