Operations Manager

1 week ago


Essex, United Kingdom Veolia Full time

Waste Collection Operations Manager

Salary: Competitive per annum plus performance bonus, company car/car cash allowance and pension

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Location: Tendring, Clacton on Sea, Essex

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

  • Eligible for an annual performance bonus
  • 25 days of annual leave
  • Choice of company car or car cash allowance
  • Access to our company pension scheme
  • One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential



What you'll be doing;

  • To manage the refuse and recycling collections teams, circa 100 direct reports, along with the street cleansing service operators in a cost effective manner.
  • Ensuring that all services delivered by the contract operate in line with company policies, procedures, compliance and legislation requirements and customer satisfaction levels.
  • Manage the fleet and drivers to ensure legal compliance and reduce damage and defects.
  • Responsible for ensuring that your business unit/depot are legally and environmentally compliant at all times and that all planning and permitting conditions (where applicable) are strictly adhered to.
  • Responsible for compiling weekly and monthly statistical reports for the Contract Manager and Corporate Services, including attendance and missed collections.
  • Support the Contract Manager in delivering budgeted profit, operational excellence and safety measures for your individual business unit/depot.
  • Working in partnership with the client to resolve all contractual issues, to ensure that the Veolia brand is maximised and protected in the public domain.
  • Using the Echo system to report on performance, managing echo usage; ensuring adequate and efficient management of data obtained from the system.
  • Support the Contract Manager in delivering a safety culture that ensures that accident reporting is closed within one month and accidents are reduced.



What we're looking for;

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in waste or transport environment - essential.
  • CPC in Road Haulage & a valid UK driving licence - essential.
  • Good working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
  • Experience within municipal waste services.
  • Strong business acumen and financial management skills.
  • IOSH and COTC (where required).



What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.



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